Overview
Shanxi wastewater treatment plant serves Shangdang District, Changzhi, Shanxi, China, with a population equivalent of 36,400. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Shanxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Shangdang District, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 36,400, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. Typical facilities in this population tier employ biological treatment such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yellow River basin, which flows into the Bohai Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the densely populated Shanxi region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yellow River basin, which flows through northern China and empties into the Bohai Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry. Effective treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shangdang District, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, China, near Chilicun village along Hanchang Road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 36,400, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yellow River basin, eventually reaching the Bohai Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants like COD, ammonia, and phosphorus.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary biological treatment such as activated sludge or A2O processes to meet Class 1A or 1B standards.
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