Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Meizhou, Guangdong, China, with a population of 136,700. The plant operates under China's national wastewater standards, ensuring treated effluent meets regulatory requirements.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Shuizhai Town, Wuhua County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 136,700, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. The plant is expected to comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For plants serving populations over 100,000, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially in sensitive watersheds. Its population served suggests a significant treatment capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Han River system, which flows into the South China Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's rivers and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local waterways that are part of the Han River basin, which flows into the South China Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for fisheries and agriculture. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health. The area's subtropical climate with heavy rainfall can increase runoff and pollution risks, making effective treatment essential.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shuizhai Town, Wuhua County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 136,700 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Han River system, which flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal to meet national discharge standards, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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