Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China, with a population of 248,000. It is an inland facility discharging into local water bodies.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 248,000, placing it in the category of a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. As a facility serving over 200,000 people, the plant is expected to meet national discharge standards under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to comply with environmental requirements. The regulatory framework in China mandates strict effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges into local rivers that ultimately flow into the Yangtze River basin, one of China's most significant watersheds. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities. Proper treatment at this facility is crucial for maintaining the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that drain into the Lishui River, a tributary of the Yuan River, which flows into Dongting Lake and eventually the Yangtze River. This watershed supports extensive rice paddies, fisheries, and wetlands that provide critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. The region's subtropical climate and mountainous terrain make water quality management essential for both ecological integrity and downstream human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China, near the X014 road in Songjiawan Village.
The plant serves approximately 248,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that feed into the Lishui River, part of the Yuan River system, ultimately reaching Dongting Lake and the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards for pollutants. Facilities serving over 200,000 people are typically required to meet stringent effluent limits.
Plants of this scale in China generally employ secondary biological treatment or advanced treatment processes to comply with national discharge standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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