Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 825,000 people in Jiangmen, Guangdong, China. Located within 50 km of the coast, it operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Shuangshui Town, Xinhui District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 825,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban facilities of this scale. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a substantial treatment capability. Treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Pearl River Delta or directly into the South China Sea, given its proximity to the coast. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for fisheries and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, suggesting its effluent may ultimately reach the South China Sea via local rivers or estuaries. The Pearl River Delta region is ecologically sensitive, supporting mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and important fish spawning grounds. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shuangshui Town, Xinhui District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 825,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal facility.
The plant likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Pearl River Delta or directly into the South China Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for large urban agglomerations to protect water quality.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, with advanced treatment increasingly required in sensitive areas to meet stricter discharge limits.
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