Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Meizhou, China, with a population of 142,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations, contributing to local water quality management.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Ningxin Subdistrict, Xingning, within Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 142,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). This national regulation sets effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, and nutrients, with stricter requirements for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies. Typical facilities of this scale employ activated sludge processes or similar biological treatment systems. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Han River basin, which flows into the South China Sea. The receiving water bodies support aquatic ecosystems and are used for agricultural and industrial purposes downstream. Effective treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region, reducing nutrient loads and pollutants that could impact downstream communities and the marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Han River basin, which drains into the South China Sea. The downstream water bodies include local streams and rivers that feed into the Han River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and industry. The region's subtropical climate with high rainfall means that wastewater management is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in the receiving waters, which are ecologically sensitive and support fisheries and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ningxin Subdistrict, Xingning, within Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 142,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Han River basin, which ultimately drains into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. Facilities serving over 100,000 people are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge processes, to meet national discharge standards. Some may also include tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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