Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Hongguang Village in Dongyuan County, Guangdong, China, with a population equivalent of 40,000. The facility operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Hongguang Village, Dongyuan County, within Heyuan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 40,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. As a plant in China, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants, nutrients, and pathogens. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Dongjiang River basin, which flows southward through Guangdong Province and ultimately into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. The receiving environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Dongjiang River system, a major tributary of the Pearl River, which drains into the South China Sea. The Dongjiang basin supplies drinking water to millions in the Pearl River Delta and supports ecologically sensitive estuarine habitats. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and coastal waters, making effective treatment critical for water quality management.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hongguang Village, Dongyuan County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province, China, along Dongyuan Avenue.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 40,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges into the Dongjiang River basin, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and ultimately the South China Sea.
Chinese wastewater treatment plants must comply with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for BOD, COD, nutrients, and pathogens. Plants serving 40,000 people typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
The Dongjiang River is a key water source for the Pearl River Delta, supporting millions of people and diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality.
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