Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China, with a population of 350,000. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and is located inland.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou, in the province of Guangdong, China. It serves a population of approximately 350,000 people, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a large-scale municipal facility in China, the plant is expected to comply with the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For plants serving over 100,000 people, advanced treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Han River basin, which flows into the South China Sea. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. Proper treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Han River basin, which flows through eastern Guangdong and empties into the South China Sea near Shantou. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that support fisheries and migratory bird populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms in the coastal zone, making effective treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou, in Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 350,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Han River basin, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants. Large plants like this typically require advanced treatment to meet standards.
For plants serving over 100,000 people, Chinese regulations generally mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal, and often advanced treatment to meet stricter discharge limits, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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