Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Shunde District, Foshan, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It treats wastewater from a population of 200,000, operating under China's national discharge standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Shunde District, Foshan, within Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 200,000 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater classification. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 unit, reflecting its role in managing urban wastewater from the surrounding residential and industrial areas. As a facility in China, the plant operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive watersheds. Standard practices in the region include activated sludge systems with biological nutrient removal. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta, one of China's most economically and ecologically significant river systems. The delta supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality in the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Pearl River Delta, a vast network of rivers and canals that empties into the South China Sea. This delta is a critical ecological zone, supporting fisheries, migratory birds, and mangrove habitats. The region faces pressures from rapid urbanization and industrialization, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, near Century Avenue in the Lunjiao Subdistrict.
The plant serves a population of approximately 200,000 people in the Shunde District area.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River Delta system, eventually reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Local environmental protection bureaus enforce compliance through permits and monitoring.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is standard, often including activated sludge processes to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards.
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