Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 163,000 people in Yongzhou, Hunan Province, China. The facility discharges into local waterways within the Xiang River basin.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in the Lingling District of Yongzhou, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 163,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated near Pingzhou Bridge on Pingzhou West Road, within the urban area of Yongzhou. As a municipal facility in China, the plant is expected to meet national discharge standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. The population served suggests a capacity in the range of 40,000 to 60,000 cubic meters per day. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Xiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Xiang River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and industry downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, particularly given the proximity to the Yangtze River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Xiang River basin, which flows into Dongting Lake and eventually the Yangtze River. This watershed supports important fisheries and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The region experiences a subtropical monsoon climate with high rainfall, making effective wastewater treatment crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic biodiversity in the Yangtze River system.
Frequently asked questions
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in the Lingling District of Yongzhou, Hunan Province, China, near Pingzhou Bridge on Pingzhou West Road.
The plant serves approximately 163,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Xiang River basin, which flows into Dongting Lake and eventually the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's Environmental Protection Law and Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The plant's discharge enters the Xiang River basin, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream, making effective treatment critical for ecosystem health.
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