Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongguan, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It treats wastewater from an estimated 200,000 people, supporting the region's water quality management.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongguan, a major city in Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 200,000, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated near the Guanglong Expressway in Hengli Town, within the Pearl River Delta region. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban facilities of this scale. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. Chinese regulations mandate that plants serving over 100,000 people meet stringent effluent limits to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges 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 migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant plays a key role in reducing pollution loads to these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Pearl River Delta, a complex network of waterways that empties into the South China Sea. This delta is one of the most densely populated and industrialized regions in China, making wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality. The downstream environment supports fisheries, aquaculture, and mangrove ecosystems, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution and industrial contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, near the Guanglong Expressway in Hengli Town.
The plant serves approximately 200,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and ultimately the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment and effluent limits for facilities serving over 100,000 people.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet national discharge standards and protect receiving waters.
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