Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongguan, Guangdong, China, with a population equivalent of 200,000. Designed capacity is 1.00 (unit unspecified).
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Tangxia Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 200,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a major facility in the Pearl River Delta region, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater from this densely populated industrial area. Under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, such plants are expected to meet stringent discharge standards, typically requiring secondary or advanced treatment. The plant's effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River system, eventually reaching the South China Sea. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the coastal environment of the Pearl River Estuary.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Pearl River Delta, one of China's most economically dynamic regions. Its treated effluent likely enters local streams that feed into the Dongjiang River, a major tributary of the Pearl River. The Pearl River system drains into the South China Sea, supporting extensive mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and fisheries. The delta's wetlands provide habitat for migratory waterbirds and aquatic species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to mitigate nutrient pollution and protect these ecologically sensitive coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tangxia Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China, at coordinates 22.781 N, 114.106 E.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 200,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The designed capacity is 1.00, though the unit (e. g.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater. Large agglomerations like this typically require secondary or advanced treatment to meet Class 1A or 1B standards.
The plant protects the Pearl River Delta ecosystem by treating wastewater before discharge into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River and South China Sea. This helps reduce nutrient pollution and safeguards aquatic habitats.
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