Overview
Xinjiang Uygur wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 42,000 people in Fukang City, Xinjiang, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Xinjiang Uygur wastewater treatment plant is located in the Fukang City area of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 42,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the inland basins of Xinjiang, a region characterized by arid and semi-arid climates. The receiving waters support local agriculture and ecosystems, making effective treatment crucial for protecting water quality in this water-scarce environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Junggar Basin, an endorheic basin that does not reach the sea. The treated effluent supports downstream irrigation and sustains riparian ecosystems in a region where water resources are limited. Protecting water quality is essential for maintaining agricultural productivity and biodiversity in this arid environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fukang City (阜康市), within the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves approximately 42,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Junggar Basin, an inland basin that does not flow to the ocean. The water is often reused for irrigation in this arid region.
The plant must comply with China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, conventional activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal are common. The plant likely employs secondary treatment to meet the required effluent standards.
Nearby plants