Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Diecai District, Guilin, Guangxi, China, with a population equivalent of 280,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Diecai District, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 280,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the Li River basin, a major waterway in southern China. As a large-scale municipal facility in China, the plant is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive water bodies. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Li River, which flows through Guilin and eventually joins the Xi River system, part of the Pearl River basin. The Li River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and tourism. Downstream, the waters contribute to the Pearl River Delta, a densely populated and economically vital region. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for both local ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Li River watershed, which drains into the Xi River and ultimately the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea. The Li River is known for its karst landscape and supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The region experiences a subtropical monsoon climate with abundant rainfall, making water quality management essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Diecai District, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, along the Xi'erhuan Road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 280,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant likely discharges into the Li River, which flows through Guilin and is part of the larger Xi River system that drains into the Pearl River Delta.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment and nutrient removal for large-scale facilities.
For a plant of this size in China, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is standard, often including activated sludge processes and disinfection to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards.
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