Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Zhongshan County, Guangxi, China, with a population of 82,100. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhongshan County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 82,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), require secondary treatment as a baseline for plants of this scale. Typical facilities in this region employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Xi River system, part of the larger Pearl River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use downstream. Effective treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically and economically important region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Xi River system, a major tributary of the Pearl River, which empties into the South China Sea. The Pearl River basin is one of China's most densely populated and industrialized regions, supporting critical habitats for freshwater species. Maintaining stringent treatment standards helps prevent eutrophication and contamination in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zhongshan County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, near Beihuan West Road.
The plant serves approximately 82,100 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that feed into the Xi River system, part of the Pearl River basin, eventually reaching the South China Sea.
Chinese wastewater plants must comply with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits on pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients. Secondary treatment is typically required for plants serving over 50,000 people.
Plants of this size commonly use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or oxidation ditches, often with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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