Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Longgang District, Shenzhen, China, with a population of 120,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Longgang District, Shenzhen, within Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 120,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility in one of China's most industrialized regions. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For a facility serving 120,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet these standards. The designed capacity is 1. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately flow into the South China Sea via the Pearl River Delta. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this densely populated and economically vital area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Pearl River Delta, a vast estuary system that flows into the South China Sea. This delta supports rich biodiversity, including mangrove forests and spawning grounds for marine species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in a region facing pressures from urbanization and industrial activity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, at Zhen Tian Road in Pinghu Subdistrict.
The plant serves approximately 120,000 people in the Longgang District area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River Delta system, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of 120,000 people, Chinese regulations typically require secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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