Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Luxi County in Hunan Province, China, with a population of 54,900. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Luxi County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 54,900, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For a facility serving this population size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet environmental standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Yuan River basin, which flows into Dongting Lake and eventually the Yangtze River. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in a major river system that supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Yuan River system, a tributary of Dongting Lake, which is a large freshwater lake in Hunan Province connected to the Yangtze River. This watershed supports important fisheries and biodiversity, including migratory fish species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Luxi County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, China, near the Yuan River.
The plant serves approximately 54,900 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Yuan River basin, which flows into Dongting Lake and the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet GB 18918-2002 standards, especially for discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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