Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongguan, China, with a population of 140,000. Designed capacity is 1.00 unit, and the plant operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Tangxia Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 140,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a facility in China, the plant operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for key parameters such as COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive water bodies. Chinese regulations mandate regular monitoring and reporting. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Pearl River Delta basin, which ultimately drains into the South China Sea. The region is densely populated and industrialized, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality. The Pearl River Delta supports diverse aquatic life and is an important economic zone, so the plant plays a key role in maintaining environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Pearl River Delta, a major river system that flows into the South China Sea. The delta is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a migratory corridor for fish and birds. Treated effluent from the plant enters local waterways that contribute to the delta's complex network, ultimately reaching the sea. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal marine life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tangxia Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China, at coordinates 22.816000 N, 114.107000 E.
The plant serves approximately 140,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways 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. Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
For plants serving around 140,000 people, secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal is standard, often using processes like activated sludge or A2O, to meet GB 18918-2002 effluent standards.
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