Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Meizhou, Guangdong, China, with a population equivalent of 163,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Meizhou, Guangdong Province, China, serving a population equivalent of 163,000. It is part of the municipal infrastructure in the Meixian District, situated along Yanjiang South Road. The plant plays a key role in managing wastewater from the urban area and surrounding communities. The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale. China's regulatory framework, including the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, sets effluent limits for key pollutants to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Han River system, which drains into the South China Sea. The receiving waters support aquatic ecosystems and are used for agricultural and industrial purposes downstream. Proper treatment is essential to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads in this region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Han River, a major watercourse in eastern Guangdong. The Han River flows into the South China Sea near Shantou, supporting estuarine and coastal ecosystems. The region's subtropical climate and dense population increase the importance of effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Meizhou, Guangdong Province, China, along Yanjiang South Road in the Meixian District.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 163,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Han River system, which ultimately reaches the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and national discharge standards, which mandate secondary treatment for urban plants of this scale.
For plants serving over 100,000 people, China's standards typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent limits.
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