Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Huarong County in Yueyang, Hunan Province, China. It treats wastewater from approximately 154,000 people, supporting local water quality in the Dongting Lake basin.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Huarong County, part of Yueyang City in Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of around 154,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in the inland region of Hunan, contributing to the sanitation infrastructure of the area. China's wastewater treatment regulations require secondary treatment for urban plants serving populations over 100,000, with advanced treatment increasingly adopted in sensitive watersheds. It operates under national standards that mandate effective pollutant removal to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into Dongting Lake, a major lake in the Yangtze River basin. Dongting Lake is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical flood storage area. The plant plays a role in reducing nutrient and pollutant loads to this important freshwater ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters tributaries of Dongting Lake, which connects to the Yangtze River. Dongting Lake is a vital wetland ecosystem that supports migratory birds and fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and the health of the Yangtze River downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huarong County, Yueyang City, Hunan Province, China, near Qiaodong Road in Zhanghua Town.
The plant serves approximately 154,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into Dongting Lake, a major lake in the Yangtze River basin.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban plants serving over 100,000 people, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas like the Dongting Lake basin.
The plant helps protect Dongting Lake, a critical wetland ecosystem that supports migratory birds and fish, and reduces pollution entering the Yangtze River.
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