Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongguan, China, with a designed capacity of 1. 00 and serves a population of 70,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, serving a population of approximately 70,000. Situated in the industrial heart of the Pearl River Delta, the plant is part of the region's extensive water management infrastructure. With a designed capacity of 1. 00, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as per China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For agglomerations of this scale, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea. This coastal region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for marine species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network, which feeds into the Pearl River system and eventually reaches the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea. This coastal environment supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity. The region faces challenges from industrial pollution and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Tongxing Road, Shaling, Fenggang Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 70,000 people in the Dongguan area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River system and eventually the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards, specifically the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment for plants of this scale.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment, often including activated sludge processes, to meet effluent standards before discharge.
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