Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County in Guilin, Guangxi, China, with a population of 36,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County, within the city of Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 36,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility in the region. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water's sensitivity. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Pearl River basin, which eventually flows into the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional agriculture and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is part of the Pearl River basin, one of China's major river systems, which drains into the South China Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity and as a water source for downstream communities and agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County, within the city of Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves approximately 36,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges into a local waterway within the Pearl River basin, which flows into the South China Sea, helping protect downstream water quality.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant serving 36,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
Plants of this scale in China generally employ secondary biological treatment, often with additional nutrient removal, to meet the national discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
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