Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Guilin, China, with a population of 35,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, ensuring treated effluent meets environmental requirements.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Yanshan District, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 35,000, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For facilities of this scale, compliance with these standards ensures effective pollutant removal before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Lijiang River basin, which flows through Guilin's karst landscape before joining the Xi River system and eventually reaching the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecologically sensitive Lijiang River, known for its unique karst formations and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lijiang River basin, a tributary of the Xi River system that flows through the Pearl River Delta into the South China Sea. The Lijiang River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and tourism in the Guilin region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive karst watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yanshan District, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves approximately 35,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Lijiang River basin, which flows through Guilin's karst landscape.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge processes to meet national discharge limits.
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