Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Meizhou, China, with a population of 61,200. The facility operates under national wastewater regulations for inland communities.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Pingyuan County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves an estimated population of 61,200, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Chinese municipal wastewater infrastructure. China's wastewater treatment standards require secondary treatment for urban plants of this scale, with effluent discharge meeting the national discharge standard (GB 18918-2002). The plant's design and operation align with these regulations, ensuring treated water quality before release into the local environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Han River system and then into the South China Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Han River basin, which flows through eastern Guangdong into the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and urban use. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect the downstream estuarine and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pingyuan County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 61,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Han River system and eventually reaches the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which mandates secondary treatment for urban plants of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment is standard, often including nutrient removal to meet discharge limits.
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