Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 230,000 people in Rongcheng District, Jieyang, Guangdong, China. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Rongcheng District, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 230,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated in the urban area of Jieyang, a city in the eastern part of Guangdong. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), set effluent quality requirements based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially when discharging into rivers or lakes. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely 100,000 m³/day or similar unit), indicating substantial infrastructure. The treated effluent from this plant likely discharges into the Rongjiang River or its tributaries, which flow through Jieyang and eventually into the South China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is likely the Rongjiang River, which flows through Jieyang and into the South China Sea. The river supports local ecosystems and is used for irrigation and fishing. Downstream coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse marine life. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rongcheng District, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, China, near Jinxianmen Street.
The plant serves approximately 230,000 people, making it a medium-to-large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into the Rongjiang River, which flows through Jieyang and eventually reaches the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal is typical, often including activated sludge processes and disinfection.
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