Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Xinning County in Shaoyang, Hunan Province, China. It handles a population of 120,000 and discharges treated effluent into local waterways.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Xinning County, part of Shaoyang City in Hunan Province, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 120,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. China's wastewater treatment regulations require secondary treatment for urban plants serving populations over 100,000. It operates under China's national discharge standards, which mandate pollutant removal to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local rivers that flow into the Zi River system, part of the Yangtze River basin. The downstream environment supports aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agricultural and domestic use in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Zi River system, a tributary of the Yangtze River. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life and provide water for irrigation and human consumption. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in the Yangtze basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xinning County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 120,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Zi River system, part of the Yangtze River basin.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban plants serving over 100,000 people.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge to meet national discharge limits.
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