Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Yongzhou, China, with a population of 513,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations, discharging treated effluent into the local watershed.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Yongzhou, Hunan Province, China, serving a population of approximately 513,000. The facility is situated along the Xiangjiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River system, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a large agglomeration serving over 500,000 people, the plant is expected to meet China's national discharge standards, which typically require secondary or advanced treatment to protect water quality. The plant's design capacity and treatment process are aligned with these regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with environmental protection goals. The treated effluent is discharged into the Xiangjiang River, which flows into Dongting Lake and eventually the Yangtze River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use downstream. The plant's operation is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Xiangjiang River and its connected ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Xiangjiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River system. The Xiangjiang flows through Hunan Province into Dongting Lake, a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic habitats and migratory bird populations. Downstream, the waters contribute to the Yangtze River, which is ecologically significant for its biodiversity and role in regional water supply. The plant's effluent management is essential for protecting these interconnected water bodies from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yongzhou, Hunan Province, China, along the Xiangjiang River in the Qubei Street area.
The plant serves approximately 513,000 people in Yongzhou and surrounding areas.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Xiangjiang River, which flows into Dongting Lake and eventually the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary or advanced treatment for large agglomerations to protect water quality.
For a population of this size, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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