Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Jiangmen City, Guangdong, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and a population served of 11,000.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China, serving a population of approximately 11,000. The facility is situated in the Pearl River Delta region, a densely populated and economically vibrant area. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 unit, indicating a small-scale facility typical of smaller agglomerations. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it operates under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving around 11,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. Regulatory compliance ensures basic pollutant removal. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and agriculture. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive delta region.
Environmental context
The plant is located within the Pearl River basin, one of China's largest river systems, which drains into the South China Sea. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that support diverse aquatic species and are important for local fisheries. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the basin, affecting both freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China, specifically in the Shuangshui Town area of Xinhui District.
The plant serves approximately 11,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standards for municipal wastewater treatment (GB 18918-2002), which set limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and ammonia.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge processes to meet Class 1 or Class 2 discharge standards.
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