Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongguan, China, with a population equivalent of 420,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Gaobu Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 420,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The facility's designed capacity is 1. As a major plant in the Pearl River Delta region, it operates under China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and local environmental regulations. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's performance is subject to monitoring by provincial environmental authorities. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Dongjiang River system, which flows through the Pearl River Delta and ultimately reaches the South China Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is critical for fisheries and water supply. The plant plays a key role in reducing pollution loads to the delta, which faces pressures from rapid urbanization and industrial activity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dongjiang River, a major tributary of the Pearl River system. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and industrialized region, with the river flowing into the South China Sea. This coastal environment supports mangrove forests, estuarine habitats, and important fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to mitigate eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in the delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gaobu Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 420,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Dongjiang River, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and then the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002 and local environmental protection regulations, which require secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For plants of this scale in China, secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal is standard, often using activated sludge processes, to meet Class 1A discharge limits.
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