Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Chenxi County in Huaihua, Hunan, China. It treats wastewater for approximately 60,000 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Chenxi County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 60,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility in the region. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it operates under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving around 60,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge limits, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yuan River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. The Yuan River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Yangtze River basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that drain into the Yuan River, which flows into Dongting Lake and ultimately the Yangtze River. The Yuan River watershed supports agricultural irrigation, fisheries, and biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic habitats in this ecologically significant basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chenxi County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 60,000 people in the Chenxi County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yuan River, a tributary of the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, ammonia, and phosphorus based on the receiving water's sensitivity.
For a medium-sized plant in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge limits, protecting downstream water quality.
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