Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 180,000 people in Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for large agglomerations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Shunde District, Foshan, within Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 180,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The facility is situated in the Pearl River Delta region, a densely populated and economically vital area. As a large-scale plant, it is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants serving over 100,000 people. The designed capacity is 1. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Pearl River and then the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is an ecologically sensitive estuary supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which feeds into the Pearl River system. The Pearl River Delta is a major estuary that supports rich biodiversity, including migratory fish and bird species. Downstream, the waters flow into the South China Sea, a critical marine habitat. Effective nutrient removal is essential to mitigate algal blooms and maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrially active region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China, in the Pearl River Delta region.
The plant serves approximately 180,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Pearl River and eventually the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large plants serving over 100,000 people.
For large agglomerations in China, the standard requires at least secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Pearl River Delta.
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