Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 380,000 people in Meijiang District, Meizhou, Guangdong, China. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Meijiang District, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 380,000, classifying it as a large-scale municipal facility within the region's urban wastewater infrastructure. As a plant of this scale in China, it is expected to comply with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for key pollutants and requires appropriate treatment levels based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Typical facilities of this size employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet regulatory requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the South China Sea via the Han River system. The surrounding region is characterized by a subtropical climate and dense urban development, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Han River basin, which drains into the South China Sea. This coastal discharge zone supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. The subtropical climate and urban runoff from Meizhou City contribute to nutrient loads, making effective treatment essential to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Meijiang District, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China, along Jinyan Avenue in Sanjiao Town.
The plant serves approximately 380,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Han River basin, ultimately reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants based on the receiving water body's environmental sensitivity.
For a plant of this scale in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical, and advanced treatment may be required if the receiving water body is classified as sensitive.
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