Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Nanhai District, Foshan, China, with a population of 80,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Shishan Town, Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 80,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the densely populated Pearl River Delta region. 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 based on receiving water sensitivity. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in environmentally sensitive areas like the Pearl River Delta. The plant discharges into the local water system that ultimately drains into the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a critical ecological and economic zone, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for millions. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Pearl River network, which discharges into the Pearl River Estuary and then the South China Sea. This estuary supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The region faces challenges from industrial and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shishan Town, Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 80,000 people in the Nanhai District area.
The plant discharges into the local Pearl River network, which flows into the Pearl River Estuary and ultimately the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in environmentally sensitive areas like the Pearl River Delta.
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