Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Shali'ao in Heping County, Guangdong, China, treating wastewater for approximately 58,500 people.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Shali'ao, Heping County, within Heyuan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 58,500, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure in the Pearl River basin. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater treatment plants serving populations over 10,000. For plants of this scale, compliance with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002) is typical, with effluent limits for COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River system, which flows into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and ecologically sensitive region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and domestic use. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Pearl River basin, one of China's major river systems. The receiving water body is likely a tributary of the Dongjiang River, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and then into the South China Sea. The region supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, and the plant's discharge must meet stringent standards to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shali'ao, Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province, China, along Fuhe Avenue.
The plant serves approximately 58,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River basin, ultimately reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, specifically GB 18918-2002, which mandates secondary treatment and sets limits on pollutants like COD, BOD, and nitrogen.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B discharge standards.
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