Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Xiezhou Town, Yuncheng, Shanxi, China, with a population equivalent of 200,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiezhou Town, part of Yuncheng City in Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 200,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water quality management. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), mandate specific treatment levels based on receiving water body sensitivity. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially if discharge occurs into sensitive water bodies. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment for the served population. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin, a major river system in northern China. The Yellow River supports extensive agricultural irrigation, industrial use, and domestic water supply, making effective wastewater treatment critical for downstream water quality and ecosystem health. The region's semi-arid climate further emphasizes the importance of water reuse and pollution control.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Yellow River basin, one of China's most important river systems. The Yellow River provides water for millions of people and extensive agriculture in northern China, but it faces challenges from industrial and agricultural pollution. Effective wastewater treatment at plants like Shanxi helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and supporting the river's ecological functions. The region's water scarcity also makes treated wastewater a potential resource for reuse in agriculture or industry.
Frequently asked questions
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiezhou Town, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China. Its address is along Yuntong Line, Xiezhou Town, Yanhu District, Yuncheng.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 200,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Yellow River basin. The ultimate destination is the Yellow River system.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, primarily GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body. For plants serving 200,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
For plants of this scale in China, the standard requirement is secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, aiming to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards. This ensures protection of receiving water bodies and supports potential water reuse.
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