Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 40,000 people in Conghua District, Guangzhou, China. It operates under national discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Conghua District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 40,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater regulations. As a plant serving 40,000 people, it is expected to meet the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for COD, BOD, SS, ammonia nitrogen, and phosphorus. Chinese regulations typically require secondary or advanced treatment for plants of this scale to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into the local water system within the Pearl River basin, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and economically vital region, making proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Pearl River basin, one of China's largest river systems, which drains into the South China Sea. The downstream environment includes the Pearl River Delta, a region of high ecological and economic importance. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for fisheries, agriculture, and drinking water supply, necessitating effective nutrient and pollutant removal to prevent eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Conghua District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, along Yanjiang South Road.
The plant serves approximately 40,000 residents in the Conghua District area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system within the Pearl River basin, which flows into the South China Sea.
The plant must comply with the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits on pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a plant of this scale, Chinese regulations typically require secondary or advanced treatment to meet discharge standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Pearl River basin.
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