Overview
Yunnan wastewater treatment plant serves Tangchi Street in Kunming's Yangzonghai Scenic Area, Yunnan Province, China. It serves a population of 70,000.
The Yunnan wastewater treatment plant is located in Tangchi Street, within the Kunming Yangzonghai Scenic Area, Yiliang County, Yunnan Province, China. The facility serves a population of 70,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater management standards. China's wastewater treatment regulations require secondary treatment for urban plants serving populations above 50,000, with stricter standards for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies. It operates under national discharge standards that mandate pollutant removal to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into Yangzonghai Lake, a large freshwater lake in Yunnan. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Downstream, waters eventually join the Pearl River system, which drains into the South China Sea, making the plant's performance important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed Yangzonghai Lake, a significant freshwater body in Yunnan Province. The lake supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for local water supply and recreation. Downstream, waters flow into the Pearl River basin, eventually reaching the South China Sea. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining water quality in a region with high ecological and economic value.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tangchi Street, within the Kunming Yangzonghai Scenic Area, Yiliang County, Yunnan Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 70,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater standards.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into Yangzonghai Lake, a major freshwater lake in Yunnan, which eventually drains into the Pearl River system and the South China Sea.
China's wastewater treatment standards require secondary treatment for plants serving over 50,000 people. The plant must comply with national discharge limits to protect water quality in the Yangzonghai Lake watershed.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients. Plants in sensitive areas may require advanced treatment.
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