Guangxi Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tian'e County, Guangxi, China

The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Tian'e County, Hechi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 62,200, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's water management infrastructure. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Regulatory compliance is expected. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually drain into the Pearl River basin, which flows into the South China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant's treated effluent enters local rivers within the Pearl River basin, which flows through Guangxi and Guangdong before reaching the South China Sea. This watershed supports important fisheries and provides water for agriculture and urban use. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from nutrient removal and pathogen control to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic biodiversity.