Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Guilin, China, with a population of 108,000. 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 108,000. The facility is situated in the scenic Lijiang River basin, a major tributary of the Pearl River system, and plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive areas. Typical facilities of this scale employ activated sludge processes to achieve required effluent standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Lijiang River, which flows through Guilin's karst landscape and eventually joins the Pearl River before reaching the South China Sea. The Lijiang River is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital water source for downstream communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lijiang River, a tributary of the Pearl River system, which flows through Guilin's karst topography and empties into the South China Sea. The Lijiang River is a critical ecological corridor, supporting fish species and providing water for irrigation and drinking. Its watershed is known for its scenic beauty and biodiversity, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, near the Lijiang River.
The plant serves approximately 108,000 people in the Guilin area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Lijiang River, which flows through Guilin and eventually reaches the South China Sea via the Pearl River system.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies like the Lijiang River.
Plants of this scale in China typically use activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to meet national discharge standards.
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