Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Shangsi County in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, with a population of 81,000. The plant operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Shangsi County, part of Fangchenggang City in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 81,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), require secondary treatment as a baseline for plants of this scale. Typical facilities in this region employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors to meet national effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the South China Sea via the Beilun River system or nearby coastal waters. The surrounding area features a subtropical climate with high rainfall, making proper wastewater management critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and preventing eutrophication in coastal zones.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local rivers within the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, eventually reaching the South China Sea via the Beilun River or adjacent coastal drainage systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. The subtropical climate and seasonal monsoon rains increase the risk of untreated overflows, underscoring the need for robust treatment to protect downstream water quality and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Jiangbin Road in Shangsi County, Fangchenggang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves approximately 81,000 people in Shangsi County and surrounding areas.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local rivers that flow toward the South China Sea, likely via the Beilun River system or nearby coastal watersheds.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment for plants serving populations over 50,000.
Plants of this scale in China typically use secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, oxidation ditches, or sequencing batch reactors to meet national effluent standards.
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