Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Dongkou County, Shaoyang, Hunan, China. It treats wastewater for approximately 126,600 people in the region.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongkou County, part of Shaoyang City in Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of around 126,600, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Chinese wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the broader municipal wastewater management system in the region. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet China's national discharge standards, which typically require secondary treatment or higher. Under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, such plants must comply with pollutant discharge limits set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The regulatory framework ensures that plants of this scale are designed to effectively treat domestic and industrial wastewater. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually flow into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most important hydrological systems. The downstream environment includes rivers and lakes that support diverse aquatic life and provide water for agriculture and communities. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region and contributes to the health of the broader Yangtze ecosystem.
Environmental context
The Hunan plant discharges into local rivers that are part of the Yangtze River basin, which ultimately drains into the East China Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic species and provide critical water resources for agriculture and human use. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological balance of these waterways.
Frequently asked questions
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongkou County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 126,600 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration in China's wastewater infrastructure.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local rivers that are part of the Yangtze River basin, which flows into the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards and requires permits from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible advanced treatment if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area.
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