Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Puning City in Guangdong Province, China, with a population of 210,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and is located inland, over 50 km from the coast.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Liaoyuan Subdistrict, Puning City, Jieyang, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 210,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. As a large-scale facility serving over 200,000 people, the plant is expected to meet stringent treatment standards under China's national wastewater discharge regulations. The designed capacity is reported as 1. Chinese regulations typically require secondary or advanced treatment for plants of this size, with effluent standards aligned with the GB 18918-2002 discharge standard. The plant discharges into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the Guangdong watershed. The region's water systems ultimately drain into the South China Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the densely populated Pearl River Delta area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Guangdong province, part of the Pearl River Delta watershed, which drains into the South China Sea. The receiving water body is likely a tributary of the Rong River or another local stream. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's discharge must comply with national standards to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Liaoyuan Subdistrict, Puning City, Jieyang, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 210,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Rong River, which flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, including GB 18918-2002, which mandates secondary or advanced treatment for large agglomerations.
For plants of this scale, Chinese regulations typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal, often including biological processes and disinfection.
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