Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves Liling City in Hunan Province, China, with a population of 220,000. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Liling City, within the Zhuzhou prefecture of Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 220,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility under Chinese wastewater management regulations. As a major treatment plant in the region, it is expected to meet the discharge standards set by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this size. The plant's design capacity and treatment processes are aligned with national guidelines for urban wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Xiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the aquatic ecosystem of the Xiang River basin and downstream environments, including Dongting Lake and the Yangtze River estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Xiang River system, which flows into Dongting Lake and then the Yangtze River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Yangtze River basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Liling City, Zhuzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 220,000 people, classifying it as a large-scale municipal treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Xiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which require secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For plants of this scale, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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