Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Guilin, Guangxi, China, treating wastewater for approximately 26,000 people. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 26,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized facility within the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. Under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), plants serving this population tier are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or higher, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. It operates within the regulatory framework set by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pearl River basin, which flows into the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which ultimately drains into the South China Sea. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing critical water resources for surrounding communities. The region's subtropical climate and karst topography create sensitive aquatic habitats that benefit from proper wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, specifically in Guanyang County.
The plant serves approximately 26,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River basin, which flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and is subject to oversight by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
Plants of this scale in China are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, with advanced treatment often mandated for discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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