Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves 126,800 people in 操军镇, 华容县, 岳阳市, 湖南省, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in 操军镇, 华容县, 岳阳市, 湖南省, China, serving a population of 126,800. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this region, which is situated inland in the Yangtze River basin. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it falls under China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) which require secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in environmentally sensitive areas. Regulatory requirements for this population tier typically mandate robust treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River and then the East China Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the densely populated Hunan province.
Environmental context
The plant serves 操军镇 in the Dongting Lake watershed, which drains into the Yangtze River and eventually the East China Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in 操军镇, 华容县, 岳阳市, 湖南省, China, serving a population of 126,800.
The plant serves approximately 126,800 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese standards.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Dongting Lake system and ultimately the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which requires secondary treatment for plants of this scale, with potential tertiary requirements in sensitive areas.
Plants serving this population typically employ secondary biological treatment (e. g. , activated sludge) and may include nutrient removal to meet discharge limits for nitrogen and phosphorus.
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