Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 130,300. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 130,300, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a facility in China, the plant operates under the national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive watersheds. The plant's performance is subject to local environmental protection bureau oversight. The plant discharges into the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangzhou and into the South China Sea. This river basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's location in a densely populated urban area underscores its role in protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangzhou and ultimately reaches the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is an ecologically sensitive region supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory species. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads in this densely populated and industrialized watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, in the Yuan Gang Street area.
The plant serves approximately 130,300 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangzhou and into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, with oversight from local environmental protection authorities.
For agglomerations of this scale, Chinese regulations typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Pearl River basin.
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