Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves You County in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, China, with a population of 175,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Chunlian Community, You County, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of 175,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland in a region characterized by subtropical monsoon climate and dense river networks. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. Regulatory requirements for this scale typically include biological treatment and disinfection. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Xiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The Xiang River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and industry downstream. The plant's operation is critical for protecting water quality in this densely populated and economically active region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that feed into the Xiang River, which joins the Yangtze River before reaching the East China Sea. The Xiang River basin is ecologically significant, supporting fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The region's intensive agriculture and urban development place pressure on water resources, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chunlian Community, You County, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 175,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Xiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River, ultimately reaching the East China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment and nutrient removal for sensitive areas.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary biological treatment with disinfection is standard, and advanced treatment may be required if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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