Overview
Guizhou wastewater treatment plant serves Zunyi, Guizhou, China, with a population of 85,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards, ensuring treated effluent meets local discharge requirements.
The Guizhou wastewater treatment plant is located in Renhuai, Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China. Serving a population of approximately 85,000, it is a medium-sized municipal facility that plays a key role in managing wastewater from the urban area and surrounding communities. 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 for various pollutants. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect receiving waters. The plant's design and operation align with these regulatory expectations, ensuring compliance with local environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Yangtze River basin via the Chishui River system. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the broader Yangtze ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Chishui River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, which flows through Guizhou and Sichuan provinces before joining the Yangtze. The Chishui River is known for its biodiversity and is an important water source for local communities. Downstream, the Yangtze River supports extensive fisheries and provides drinking water for millions. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic habitats in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Renhuai, Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China, at coordinates 27.789 N, 106.406 E.
The plant serves approximately 85,000 people in the Zunyi area.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Chishui River and eventually the Yangtze River.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The Chishui River is a tributary of the Yangtze River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Nearby plants