Guangdong Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province

The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Chaolian Subdistrict, Pengjiang District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of 423,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater management standards. As a large-scale municipal plant, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). The plant's designed capacity is 1. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta, a major estuarine system flowing into the South China Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and economic resource for the region.

The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network within the Pearl River Delta, which flows into the South China Sea. This estuarine environment supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The delta is ecologically sensitive due to high population density and industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment essential for water quality and ecosystem health.