Overview
Guangxi wastewater treatment plant serves Beiliu City in Guangxi, China, with a population equivalent of 230,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Guangxi wastewater treatment plant is located in Lingcheng Subdistrict, Beiliu City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It serves a population of approximately 230,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), mandate secondary treatment as a baseline for urban plants. For facilities serving populations above 100,000, advanced treatment may be required in sensitive watersheds. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Pearl River basin, a major river system in southern China. The Pearl River flows into the South China Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water resources for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this densely populated region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local tributaries of the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangxi and Guangdong provinces before reaching the South China Sea. The Pearl River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse freshwater and estuarine habitats, including important fisheries and migratory bird routes. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads in this heavily utilized watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lingcheng Subdistrict, Beiliu City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, with coordinates 22.703 N, 110.360 E.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 230,000, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management.
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 standards, primarily the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants.
For plants serving populations above 100,000, Chinese regulations typically require secondary treatment as a minimum, with advanced treatment (tertiary) often mandated in sensitive watersheds or for water reuse.
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