Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 69,300 people in Heshan City, Guangdong Province, China. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for medium-scale agglomerations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Gonghe Town, Heshan City, within Jiangmen Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 69,300, classifying it as a medium-scale municipal facility under China's urban wastewater treatment framework. The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment as a baseline for facilities of this scale. The designed capacity is 1. 00 (likely in 10,000 m³/day), indicating a moderate throughput capacity. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta, a densely populated and ecologically sensitive region. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for regional water supply and fisheries. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads entering the delta ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river network within the Pearl River Basin, eventually reaching the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. This region is ecologically significant, supporting mangrove habitats, estuarine fisheries, and migratory bird populations. Nutrient and pollutant management is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gonghe Town, Heshan City, Jiangmen Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 69,300 people, classifying it as a medium-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River Delta, ultimately reaching the South China Sea. It helps protect the delta's water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For medium-scale plants, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations generally mandate secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Pearl River Delta.
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