Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County in Qingyuan, Guangdong, China. It treats wastewater from approximately 50,000 residents under China's national discharge standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 50,000 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is situated inland, far from the coast, and discharges into local waterways that eventually flow into the Pearl River system. As a Chinese wastewater treatment facility, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving around 50,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body. It is expected to comply with these national regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that are part of the broader Pearl River basin, which drains into the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically and economically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangdong province and ultimately empties into the South China Sea. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The region's subtropical climate and dense population place significant demands on water resources, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China, along G323 road.
The plant serves approximately 50,000 residents in the Lianshan area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that are part of the Pearl River basin, which flows into the South China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of 50,000 people, Chinese regulations typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet Class 1A or 1B standards, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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