Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 182,600.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiujiang Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 182,600, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale in treating municipal wastewater. As a facility in China, the plant operates under the national Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and relevant discharge standards (e. g. , GB 18918-2002). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive water bodies. Regulatory expectations for such a population tier are well-established. The plant discharges into the local water system within the Pearl River Delta basin, a densely populated and industrialized region. The treated effluent ultimately flows into the Pearl River estuary and the South China Sea. The surrounding environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important economic zone, making effective wastewater treatment critical for water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Pearl River Delta, one of China's most economically vibrant regions. Its treated wastewater likely enters local waterways that drain into the Pearl River and eventually the South China Sea. The delta supports extensive fisheries, aquaculture, and migratory bird habitats. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream marine ecosystems, which are sensitive to nutrient loading from urban and industrial sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiujiang Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 182,600, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Pearl River Delta, which ultimately flow into the Pearl River estuary and the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and national discharge standards such as GB 18918-2002, which require secondary treatment with nutrient removal for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, Chinese regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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