Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Daxin County in Guangxi, China, with a population of 42,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 42,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated in the southern part of China, near the border with Vietnam, in a region characterized by karst topography and subtropical climate. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, it operates under the national standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For a plant serving 42,000 people, typical treatment processes include activated sludge or similar biological methods. The plant's discharge is regulated under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which sets effluent standards for pollutants like COD, BOD, and ammonia nitrogen. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Zuo River system, part of the larger Pearl River basin. This river network eventually drains into the South China Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality for agricultural and domestic use in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater likely enters a tributary of the Zuo River, which flows into the Pearl River system and ultimately reaches the South China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. The region's karst landscape means groundwater is vulnerable to contamination, making effective treatment essential for protecting both surface and groundwater resources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, near the border with Vietnam.
The plant serves approximately 42,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the Zuo River, part of the Pearl River basin, eventually reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and national discharge standards set by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater.
For a plant of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge, along with disinfection, to meet national effluent standards for COD, BOD, and ammonia nitrogen.
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