Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Jingxi City, Guangxi, China, with a population of 96,300. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Jingxi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 96,300, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in a border area near Vietnam, reflecting the region's unique geographic and demographic context. As a Chinese wastewater facility, the plant operates under the national standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's design and operational practices align with these regulatory expectations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River basin, which flows into the South China Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, part of the Pearl River basin, which flows through southern China and empties into the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the river and coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jingxi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, near the border with Vietnam.
The plant serves approximately 96,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River basin, eventually reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standards, including GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
In China, plants serving populations of this scale generally employ secondary biological treatment processes, such as activated sludge, often with additional nutrient removal to meet national effluent standards.
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