Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Huizhou, China, with a population equivalent of 220,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, serving a population of approximately 220,000. Situated in the Chenjiang subdistrict of Huicheng District, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the greater Huizhou area. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For a facility of this scale, compliance with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002) is expected, with potential requirements for nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta, a major estuarine system flowing into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pearl River Delta watershed, which flows into the South China Sea. This estuarine environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The delta faces pressures from urbanization and industrial activity, making nutrient and pollutant removal crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chenjiang subdistrict, Huicheng District, Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 220,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River Delta system, ultimately flowing into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, specifically the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment is standard, with possible tertiary treatment for nutrient removal in environmentally sensitive areas like the Pearl River Delta.
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