Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Jianghua County in Yongzhou, Hunan, China, with a population of 80,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Jianghua County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 80,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in China, it is subject to 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 80,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yangtze River basin via the Xiang River system. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments, supporting biodiversity and water quality for communities and industries along the river.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Xiang River system, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life and provide water for agriculture and urban use. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the Yangtze River's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jianghua County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 80,000 people in the Jianghua County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Xiang River system, a major tributary of the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant serving 80,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards.
The plant helps protect the Xiang River and Yangtze River ecosystems by reducing pollutant loads, preventing eutrophication, and safeguarding water quality for downstream communities and wildlife.
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