Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves 218,000 people in Miluo City, Hunan Province, China. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Yangtze River basin.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Shangma Community, Guiyi Street, Miluo City, Yueyang City, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of 218,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. As a large-scale municipal facility, the plant is expected to meet national discharge standards under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. Chinese regulations typically require secondary or advanced treatment for plants serving over 100,000 people, with nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local rivers that flow into Dongting Lake, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. Dongting Lake is an ecologically significant water body that supports diverse aquatic life and provides flood regulation for the region. The Yangtze River basin is one of the world's most important freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into waterways that drain into Dongting Lake, the second-largest freshwater lake in China, which then flows into the Yangtze River. Dongting Lake is a critical wetland habitat supporting migratory birds and fish species. The Yangtze River downstream is a major economic and ecological artery, home to endangered species such as the Yangtze finless porpoise. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication in the lake and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shangma Community, Guiyi Street, Miluo City, Yueyang City, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 218,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into Dongting Lake and then the Yangtze River, helping protect these ecologically significant water bodies.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater. Large agglomerations like this typically require secondary or advanced treatment with nutrient removal.
For a plant of this scale, Chinese regulations generally mandate secondary biological treatment, and often include advanced treatment for nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like Dongting Lake.
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