Overview
Hunan wastewater treatment plant serves 132,400 people in Lukou District, Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for inland facilities.
Hunan wastewater treatment plant is located in Lukou District, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, China. It serves a population of 132,400, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by China's national discharge standards for municipal wastewater. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet secondary or advanced treatment requirements under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. Facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment processes such as activated sludge to comply with national effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Xiang River basin, which flows into Dongting Lake and ultimately the Yangtze River. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Xiang River basin, which drains into Dongting Lake and then the Yangtze River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lukou District, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 132,400 people.
The plant discharges into the Xiang River basin, which flows into Dongting Lake and then the Yangtze River, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to achieve secondary or advanced treatment, often using biological processes like activated sludge, to meet national effluent standards.
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