Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Jiangmen City, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 320,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Taishan, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 320,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale within the regional infrastructure. As a major treatment facility in southern China, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which mandates secondary treatment for urban areas. It is expected to comply with China's discharge standards for municipal wastewater. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the South China Sea. The region's dense population and industrial activity place importance on effective wastewater management to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Pearl River Delta region, a densely populated and economically vital area. Treated wastewater likely flows into local rivers that eventually reach the South China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for fisheries and coastal ecosystems. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Taishan, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China, at coordinates 22.2720 N, 112.7640 E.
The plant serves a population of 320,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban areas and set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet discharge standards and protect sensitive water bodies.
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