Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Qingcheng District, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China, with a population equivalent of 148,700. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Longtang Town, Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 148,700, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale. The plant is expected to meet Class 1A or 1B standards depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity, ensuring effective removal of organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta, a densely populated and ecologically significant region. The delta supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the coastal environment of the South China Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pearl River system, which flows through the Pearl River Delta and into the South China Sea. The delta is a highly productive estuarine environment supporting fisheries and biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Longtang Town, Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 148,700 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River system, ultimately flowing into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which requires secondary treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale.
Plants of this size in China typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, meeting Class 1A or 1B standards to protect sensitive water bodies.
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