Overview
Xinjiang Uygur wastewater treatment plant serves Dushanzi District in Karamay, China, with a population of 54,900. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Xinjiang Uygur wastewater treatment plant is located in Dushanzi District (Maytag Rayoni), Karamay City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 54,900 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a Chinese municipal plant, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water's environmental sensitivity. The plant discharges into the local watershed within the arid Xinjiang region, ultimately draining into inland basins or terminal lakes. The surrounding environment is characterized by dry continental climate and sensitive desert ecosystems, making water quality management critical for protecting scarce water resources and downstream agricultural users.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Dzungarian Basin, an inland drainage basin with no outlet to the sea. Treated effluent likely flows into seasonal rivers or irrigation canals that feed into terminal lakes such as Aibi Lake or Manas Lake. These water bodies are ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory birds and endemic species in a fragile desert environment. Proper treatment is essential to prevent salinization and eutrophication in these closed basins.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dushanzi District (Maytag Rayoni), Karamay City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, along Kunshan Road in the Xining Road Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 54,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility in China.
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Dzungarian Basin, an inland drainage system. Treated effluent likely flows into seasonal rivers or irrigation canals that eventually reach terminal lakes such as Aibi Lake or Manas Lake.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water's environmental sensitivity. For plants serving around 55,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The plant is located in an arid region with fragile desert ecosystems. Its treated effluent supports downstream agricultural irrigation and helps maintain water levels in terminal lakes that are critical for migratory birds and endemic species.
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