Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongguan, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It supports a population of 100,000 and operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Changping Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 100,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Chinese regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated near the G220 highway in a densely populated industrial region. China's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people. The plant's designed capacity is 1. Given the population scale, tertiary treatment is common in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta, a major estuary system flowing into the South China Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to industrial and urban runoff. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this densely populated coastal province.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways within the Pearl River Basin, which flows through Guangdong Province into the Pearl River Delta and then the South China Sea. The delta is a critical ecological zone supporting fisheries, migratory birds, and mangrove habitats. Nutrient loading from urban wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality in this economically vital region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on G220 in Changping Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 100,000 people.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River Delta and eventually the South China Sea, helping protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people.
For plants of this scale in China, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is standard, and tertiary treatment may be required in sensitive areas like the Pearl River Delta.
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