Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Changde, China, with a population equivalent of 142,100. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Changde, Hunan Province, China, serving a population of approximately 142,100. It is situated in the inland region of southern China, contributing to the management of municipal wastewater for the local urban area. Under China's national wastewater regulations, plants of this scale are typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards under the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). These standards mandate secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies, ensuring protection of downstream environments. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is a critical ecological and economic resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering the river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important freshwater systems. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic species and provide water for agriculture and human consumption. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this major river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Changde, Hunan Province, China, specifically in Shimen County along Sanjiang Road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 142,100 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Yangtze River basin, a major river system in China.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which require secondary treatment and nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people.
China's wastewater treatment regulations mandate that plants of this scale achieve Class 1A or 1B discharge standards to protect sensitive water bodies like the Yangtze River.
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