Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Quanzhou County, Guilin, Guangxi, China, with a population of 92,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Quanzhou County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 92,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. 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 quality requirements. For a facility serving this population size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically expected to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Xiang River basin, which flows into Dongting Lake and ultimately the Yangtze River. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting water quality in a major river system that supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Xiang River basin, a tributary of the Yangtze River system. Treated wastewater flows into local streams that feed the Xiang River, which then enters Dongting Lake, a large freshwater lake that regulates floodwaters and supports migratory birds and fish. The Yangtze River downstream is ecologically sensitive, hosting species such as the Chinese sturgeon and finless porpoise. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in this interconnected watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Quanzhou County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves approximately 92,000 people in the Quanzhou County area.
The plant protects the Xiang River basin, which flows into Dongting Lake and then the Yangtze River, a major waterway supporting diverse ecosystems.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets effluent limits for pollutants. For a plant serving 92,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical to meet Class 1A or 1B standards.
Plants of this scale in China commonly employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with additional nutrient removal to meet stringent discharge standards for sensitive water bodies.
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