Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Yingkou Subdistrict, Huaihua, Hunan, China. It treats wastewater from a population of 350,000, operating under national environmental regulations.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Yingkou Subdistrict, Huaihua City, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 350,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility within the region. The plant is situated along Yanhe Road in the urban area of Huaihua, contributing to the city's sanitation infrastructure. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's national wastewater discharge regulations (GB 18918-2002). The plant's capacity and operational status are consistent with standard municipal operations in the region. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Yuan River, a tributary of the Yangtze River system. The Yuan River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Yuan River basin and the broader Yangtze ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yuan River, which flows into Dongting Lake and then the Yangtze River. The Yuan River basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important water source for the region. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Yanhe Road in Yingkou Subdistrict, Huaihua City, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 350,000 people in the Huaihua urban area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Yuan River, a tributary of the Yangtze River system.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants based on treatment level and receiving water body.
For large agglomerations over 150,000 people, secondary biological treatment is standard, often including nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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