Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Guilin, China, with a population equivalent of 160,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Lingui District, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population equivalent of 160,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large municipal facility within the region. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that eventually reach the South China Sea. As a Chinese municipal wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for key pollutants. For a facility serving 160,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body. Regulatory compliance is expected. The plant's receiving water body is likely a tributary of the Li River, which flows through Guilin's famous karst landscape before joining the Gui River and eventually the Pearl River system, discharging into the South China Sea. The Li River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource for the region. Proper treatment is essential to protect this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Li River, which flows through the iconic karst landscape of Guilin. The Li River is part of the Pearl River basin, ultimately discharging into the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital water source for local communities and agriculture. Nutrient loading from wastewater could impact water quality and ecological health, making effective treatment crucial.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lingui District, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 160,000 people.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into a tributary of the Li River, which flows through Guilin and eventually reaches the South China Sea via the Pearl River system.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
Plants of this size in China generally employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with additional nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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