Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 460,000 people in Tangxia, Dongguan, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Tangxia, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 460,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for sensitive water bodies. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/d or similar units), indicating substantial infrastructure. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and economic zone. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Pearl River Delta, a complex network of rivers and estuaries that empties into the South China Sea. This area supports diverse aquatic habitats, including mangrove forests and spawning grounds for fish. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the delta's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tangxia, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 460,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River Delta and eventually the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment and nutrient removal for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in China, typical treatment includes secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, often using activated sludge processes, to meet GB 18918-2002 standards.
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