Overview
Guizhou wastewater treatment plant serves Xingyi City in Guizhou Province, China, with a population equivalent of 200,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guizhou wastewater treatment plant is located in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, China, serving an estimated population of 200,000. The facility is situated in the southwestern part of the country, a region characterized by karst topography and a subtropical monsoon climate. As a major municipal plant, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the urban area of Xingyi. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), set effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's design and operation would align with these national standards to ensure compliance. The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Nanpan River, a tributary of the Pearl River system. The Pearl River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's performance is crucial for protecting downstream water quality and the broader watershed health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Nanpan River, which flows into the Pearl River system and ultimately reaches the South China Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply. The karst geology of Guizhou makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination, so effective treatment is essential to protect both surface and groundwater resources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, China, specifically in the Huangcao Street area of Jishan Avenue.
The plant serves an estimated population of 200,000 people in the Xingyi urban area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Nanpan River, part of the Pearl River system, eventually reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, specifically GB 18918-2002, which sets effluent limits for municipal plants based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is standard, often including activated sludge processes, to meet the national discharge standards.
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