Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Guilin, Guangxi, China, with a population of 63,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, discharging treated effluent into local water bodies.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, serving a population of approximately 63,000. The facility is situated in the Lingchuan County area along Binjiang North Road, contributing to the region's municipal wastewater management infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The plant discharges into local rivers that are part of the Lijiang River basin, a tributary of the Xi River system, which ultimately flows into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. The Lijiang River is a major tourist attraction and ecologically sensitive area, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and drinking. Proper treatment is critical to protect water quality in this karst landscape, which is prone to pollution from urban runoff and industrial activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lijiang River basin, part of the larger Xi River system that drains into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. The Lijiang River is ecologically sensitive due to its karst topography and role as a tourism hub, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for downstream communities. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the river's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, along Binjiang North Road in Lingchuan County.
The plant serves approximately 63,000 people in the Guilin area.
The plant discharges into the Lijiang River basin, which flows into the Xi River system and ultimately the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants serving over 50,000 people typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, standard treatment includes secondary biological processes (e.g., activated sludge) with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to comply with national effluent standards.
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