Overview
Xinjiang Uygur wastewater treatment plant serves Altay City in Xinjiang, China, with a population of 125,400. The plant operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Xinjiang Uygur wastewater treatment plant is located in Altay City (阿勒泰市), within the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. It serves a population of approximately 125,400, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the plant's classification and receiving water body sensitivity. Plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment expected in environmentally sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or water body within the Irtysh River basin, which flows northward through Xinjiang into Kazakhstan and ultimately to the Arctic Ocean. The region's arid climate and reliance on surface water for agriculture and ecosystems make proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Irtysh River basin, one of the major river systems in Central Asia. The Irtysh River originates in the Altai Mountains of Xinjiang and flows northwest through Kazakhstan into Russia, eventually reaching the Arctic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides irrigation water for agriculture in a semi-arid region. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems, including fish habitats and migratory bird routes.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Altay City (阿勒泰市), within the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. Its address is in Tuanjie Road Street area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 125,400 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges into the Irtysh River basin, which flows through Xinjiang into Kazakhstan and Russia, eventually reaching the Arctic Ocean. Proper treatment helps protect this transboundary river system.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants serving over 100,000 people are typically required to achieve secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary biological treatment (such as activated sludge) is standard. In environmentally sensitive regions like the Irtysh River basin, additional nutrient removal may be required to meet local water quality goals.
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