Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and a population served of 160,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Huangpu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 160,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management 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 is typically required, with potential nutrient removal in sensitive areas. Regulatory compliance is expected. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource for Guangzhou. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Pearl River system and eventually reaches the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and industrialized region, making wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication and protecting estuarine ecosystems. The downstream environment supports fisheries and migratory bird populations, highlighting the importance of effective nutrient removal.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huangpu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, at Nangang West Road in Nangang Subdistrict.
The plant serves a population of 160,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Pearl River system and ultimately reaches the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment for facilities of this scale.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment, and often include nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Pearl River Delta.
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