Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Zhaoping County, Hezhou, Guangxi, China, with a population of 63,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves an estimated population of 63,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on receiving water sensitivity. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, especially if discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local river within the Xi River system, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and ultimately the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this densely populated and ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is part of the Xi River basin, a major tributary of the Pearl River system. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and ecologically sensitive area that supports fisheries, agriculture, and biodiversity. Downstream waters flow into the South China Sea, a critical marine ecosystem. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects aquatic habitats in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
The plant serves approximately 63,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into a local river within the Xi River system, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and then the South China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets effluent limits for pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
Plants serving this population in China usually employ secondary biological treatment, often with additional nutrient removal, to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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