Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves 200,000 people in Jiupo, Guangxi, China. Located within 50 km of the coast, it operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiupo, a village in Hepu County, Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 200,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. With a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), the plant is expected to meet the discharge standards set by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in environmentally sensitive areas. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its treated effluent likely discharges into rivers or directly into the South China Sea. This necessitates compliance with stringent discharge limits to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality in the Beibu Gulf region.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent likely drains into local rivers that flow into the South China Sea via the Beibu Gulf. This coastal region supports diverse marine life, including fisheries and mangrove ecosystems. Discharge from large treatment plants must be carefully managed to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiupo, Hepu County, Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves approximately 200,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local rivers that flow into the South China Sea via the Beibu Gulf, given its coastal proximity.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which mandate secondary treatment and nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For plants of this scale in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) is standard to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge limits, especially in coastal areas.
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