Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 35,000 people in Longxi Subdistrict, Boluo County, Huizhou, Guangdong, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Longxi Subdistrict, Boluo County, Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 35,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards, especially if discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or stream within the Dongjiang River basin, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and ultimately the South China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and industrial use, making effective treatment crucial for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Dongjiang River basin, a major tributary of the Pearl River. The Dongjiang flows through Huizhou and into the Pearl River Delta, a densely populated and economically vital region. The delta's estuarine environment supports fisheries and migratory bird populations, and nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in coastal waters. Proper treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Longxi Subdistrict, Boluo County, Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 35,000 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The plant discharges into the Dongjiang River basin, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1-A or 1-B standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) with nitrogen and phosphorus removal is standard to comply with national effluent standards.
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