Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Haizhu District, Guangzhou, with a population equivalent of 1,350,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per day and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is a major municipal facility located in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. Serving a population equivalent of 1,350,000, it is one of the larger treatment plants in the region, reflecting the dense urban development of Guangzhou. As a large agglomeration exceeding 150,000 population equivalent, the plant is expected to meet stringent treatment standards under China's national wastewater discharge regulations. The designed capacity of 1. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangzhou and into the South China Sea. This river basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pearl River, which flows through Guangzhou and empties into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and economically vital region, and the river supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Nutrient loading from urban wastewater can contribute to algal blooms in coastal waters, making advanced treatment important for protecting marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, at 1375 Nanzhou Road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 1,350,000, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Pearl River, which flows through Guangzhou and eventually reaches the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which set limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Large plants like this are subject to stricter requirements.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often including biological treatment and disinfection to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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