Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong, China, with a population of 580,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Nanhai District, Foshan, within Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 580,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in the Pearl River Delta region, a densely populated and economically vital area. As a large-scale facility, the plant 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. Typical facilities of this scale employ activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to comply with national standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which ultimately flows into 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 at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pearl River system, which drains into the South China Sea via the Pearl River Delta. This delta is a highly productive estuary supporting fisheries and migratory bird populations. The region faces challenges from industrial and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological health in the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China, near the Gaoming Bridge in Xiqiao Town.
The plant serves approximately 580,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
Facilities of this scale typically use activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal to meet national discharge standards.
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