Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Tongshan Street in Ningyuan County, Yongzhou, Hunan Province, China. It handles a population of 153,300 and operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Tongshan Street, Ningyuan County, within Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, China. The facility serves a population of 153,300, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive watersheds. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Xiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the densely populated Hunan region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Xiang River, which ultimately joins the Yangtze River. The Xiang River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry. Hunan's subtropical climate with high rainfall means that effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in downstream lakes and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tongshan Street, Ningyuan County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 153,300 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Xiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving over 100,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The plant protects water quality in the Xiang River basin, preventing pollution that could affect downstream ecosystems, agriculture, and drinking water sources in the Yangtze River system.
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