Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China, with a population equivalent of 200,000. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Dongcheng Town, Enping City, within Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 200,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The facility's designed capacity is 1. Under China's national wastewater regulations, plants serving populations over 100,000 are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or higher, with nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant's scale suggests it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater from the surrounding urban and industrial areas of Jiangmen, a city in the Pearl River Delta region. The treated effluent from this plant likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River system, eventually reaching the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and ecologically important region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Pearl River Delta, a major river system that drains into the South China Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic habitats and are critical for regional fisheries and biodiversity. Effluent discharge must meet national standards to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream coastal environments, which are important for migratory species and local livelihoods.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dongcheng Town, Enping City, within Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 200,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, though specific units (e. g.
China's national wastewater standards require secondary treatment for plants serving over 100,000 people. The plant likely operates under these regulations, with potential nutrient removal requirements in sensitive areas like the Pearl River Delta.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River system, eventually reaching the South China Sea.
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