Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Dongguan, Guangdong, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per day. It supports a population of 290,000 and discharges into local water bodies.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, serving a population of 290,000. The facility is situated in the Songshan Lake area, a high-tech industrial zone, and operates with a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per day. As a major treatment facility in the Pearl River Delta, the plant is expected to comply with China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and local Guangdong regulations. For a plant of this scale, secondary or advanced treatment is typical to meet the requirements for sensitive water bodies in the region. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Dongjiang River system, which flows into the Pearl River Estuary and ultimately the South China Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the water quality of the Pearl River Delta, a densely populated and economically vital region with significant ecological importance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dongjiang River, a major tributary of the Pearl River, which flows through the Pearl River Delta and into the South China Sea. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life, including fisheries and migratory species. The region faces challenges from industrial and urban runoff, making the plant's treatment performance crucial for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Hu'an Road, Songshan Lake Park, Dalang Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 290,000 in the Dongguan area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Dongjiang River system, which flows into the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards (GB 18918-2002) and local Guangdong environmental regulations, which mandate secondary or advanced treatment for plants of this scale.
For a plant serving 290,000 people in China, secondary treatment (e. g. , activated sludge) is standard, with advanced treatment (e. g. , nutrient removal) often required for discharge into sensitive water bodies like the Pearl River Delta.
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