Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongguan, Guangdong, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 120,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, serving a population equivalent of 120,000. The plant is situated in the Pearl River Delta region, a densely populated and industrialized area. Its designed capacity is 1.00, indicating the scale of treatment infrastructure. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various parameters. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet standards, especially in sensitive water bodies. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Pearl River Delta and then the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is an ecologically important region supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions of people. Proper treatment is crucial to protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river network within the Pearl River Delta, a vast estuarine system that empties into the South China Sea. This delta supports rich biodiversity, including fish and migratory birds, and is subject to pressures from urbanization and industry. Effective wastewater treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution and protect coastal marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, specifically in the Dongcheng Street area of Niushan Village.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 120,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under typical wastewater management categories.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local river network within the Pearl River Delta, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
For a plant serving 120,000 people in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) is standard to meet GB 18918-2002 effluent standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Pearl River Delta.
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