Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Zixing City, Hunan Province, China, with a population of 85,900. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Zixing City, Hunan Province, China, serving a population of approximately 85,900. The facility is situated in the inland region of southern China, contributing to the local wastewater management infrastructure. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The facility's design and operation align with national environmental protection goals. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Dongting Lake system and the Yangtze River basin. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting freshwater resources and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into waterways that drain into the Dongting Lake watershed, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical water resources for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zixing City, Hunan Province, China, in the inland region of southern China.
The plant serves approximately 85,900 people in Zixing City and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Dongting Lake system and eventually the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for municipal wastewater plants of this scale.
The plant protects the Dongting Lake watershed and Yangtze River basin from pollution, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
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