Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Duan County in Guangxi, China, with a population of 120,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Duan County (都安县), within the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. It serves a population of approximately 120,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water quality management. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet China's discharge standards under the Environmental Protection Law and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. These regulations typically require secondary treatment or higher for such population tiers, with effluent limits set to protect receiving water bodies. Regulatory compliance is assumed based on its scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Hongshui River, a tributary of the Pearl River system. The Pearl River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps mitigate pollution impacts on the river ecosystem and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Hongshui River, which joins the Qian River and eventually the Pearl River, discharging into the South China Sea near Guangzhou. The Pearl River basin is a critical ecological corridor, supporting numerous fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The region's subtropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence dilution and assimilation capacity, making consistent treatment important for maintaining water quality in downstream reservoirs and estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Duan County (都安县), within the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 120,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Hongshui River, a tributary of the Pearl River system, eventually reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Environmental Protection Law and Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which set discharge standards for facilities serving over 100,000 people, typically requiring secondary treatment or higher.
The Pearl River basin supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds, and provides water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect the river ecosystem and downstream water quality.
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