Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 290,000 people in Liwan District, Guangzhou, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards, discharging treated effluent into the Pearl River system.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Liwan District, Guangzhou, in Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 290,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on receiving water sensitivity. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical, especially in densely populated urban areas like Guangzhou. The treated effluent is discharged into the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangzhou and into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and economically vital region, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pearl River, which flows through Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta before reaching the South China Sea. The delta supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient loading and pollution in this ecologically sensitive estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 290,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangzhou and into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
For medium-to-large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, especially in urban areas like Guangzhou, to meet national discharge standards.
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