Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 7,400 people in Haiyan Town, Taishan, Jiangmen, Guangdong, China. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into local waterways.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Haiyan Town, Taishan, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 7,400, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in a coastal region, within 50 km of the South China Sea, and its operations are subject to national discharge regulations. Chinese regulations for small agglomerations typically require secondary treatment or equivalent to meet the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/d or similar units), indicating a modest infrastructure scale appropriate for the population served. The plant discharges treated effluent into local rivers or streams that ultimately drain into the South China Sea. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are part of the broader Pearl River Delta watershed, a region of high ecological and economic importance. Proper treatment helps protect downstream coastal ecosystems and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent enters local waterways that flow into the South China Sea, a major marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and biodiversity. The region's coastal waters are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and protecting marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Haiyan Town, Taishan, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, China, near the coast of the South China Sea.
The plant serves approximately 7,400 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local rivers or streams that flow into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets pollutant limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For small agglomerations in China, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required to meet national discharge standards, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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