Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 390,000 people in Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards for large urban agglomerations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhen'an Village, Zumu Subdistrict, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 390,000, classifying it as a large urban agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in the densely populated Pearl River Delta region, an area with extensive industrial and municipal wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), mandate secondary treatment as a baseline for plants of this scale, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive watersheds. The designed capacity of 1. The plant's operational status and permit information are not disclosed in public records. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which flows into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is an ecologically significant region supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's performance directly affects downstream water quality in the delta's complex network of rivers and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Pearl River Delta, one of China's most densely populated and industrialized regions. The receiving water body is part of the Pearl River system, which drains into the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Effluent quality from the plant influences downstream water quality in the delta's estuaries and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zhen'an Village, Zumu Subdistrict, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea.
The plant protects the Pearl River system and its tributaries in the Pearl River Delta, a major waterway in southern China.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for large agglomerations serving over 100,000 people.
For agglomerations of this scale, Chinese regulations typically require at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in environmentally sensitive areas like the Pearl River Delta.
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