Overview
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County in Hezhou, Guangxi, China, with a population of 60,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Fuyang Town, Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County, within the Hezhou prefecture of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 60,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. As a municipal plant in China, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on receiving water body sensitivity. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on local environmental requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Guangxi river system, which ultimately drains into the South China Sea. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural landscape mean that effective nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream rivers and coastal zones. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality for both local communities and the broader Pearl River basin ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Pearl River system, which drains into the South China Sea near Guangdong. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive coastal wetlands and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in these receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fuyang Town, Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves approximately 60,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River basin, ultimately flowing into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, ensuring protection of downstream water quality.
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