Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 360,000 people in Shunde District, Foshan, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 360,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in the Pearl River Delta, a densely populated and industrialized region. As a large-scale municipal facility, the plant is expected to meet 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. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/day or similar units), indicating a substantial treatment capacity. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system within the Pearl River Basin, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Pearl River Delta, one of China's most economically vital and ecologically sensitive regions. Treated effluent enters the Pearl River system, which drains into the South China Sea. The delta supports extensive fisheries, migratory bird populations, and mangrove habitats. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in coastal waters, making advanced treatment important for protecting downstream marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, in the Pearl River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 360,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local water system within the Pearl River Basin, which flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet GB 18918-2002 standards, often using activated sludge processes.
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