Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Anhua County in Hunan Province, China, with a population of 118,400. The plant discharges into local water bodies within the Yangtze River basin.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Anhua County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 118,400, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in the inland region of Hunan, away from the coast. As a municipal facility in China, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework, which mandates secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Chinese regulations require compliance with discharge standards for receiving water bodies. The population served suggests a significant treatment scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local rivers that are part of the Yangtze River basin, eventually flowing into Dongting Lake and the Yangtze River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways within the Yangtze River basin, which drains into Dongting Lake, a major freshwater lake in Hunan, and then into the Yangtze River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operation helps mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Anhua County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, China, near Xuefeng Lake Avenue in Dongping Town.
The plant serves approximately 118,400 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local rivers that are part of the Yangtze River basin, eventually reaching Dongting Lake and the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater and compliance with effluent limits for receiving water bodies.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet discharge standards for surface water protection.
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