Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongguan, Guangdong, China, with a population of 160,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Qishi Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 160,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The facility is part of the municipal infrastructure for Dongguan, a major industrial city in the Pearl River Delta. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). Typical facilities of this scale employ activated sludge processes with nutrient removal to protect sensitive downstream waters. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and ecologically important region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in reducing pollution loads to these waters.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Pearl River system, which empties into the South China Sea via the Pearl River Delta. This delta is a critical ecological zone, supporting mangrove forests, estuarine fisheries, and migratory bird populations. The region faces challenges from industrial and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Qishi Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 160,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River system 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 sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal to meet national discharge standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Pearl River Delta.
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