Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Yangshan County in Guangdong, China, with a population of 62,300. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Yangshan County, part of Qingyuan City in Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 62,300 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater management standards. China's wastewater treatment regulations require secondary treatment for urban plants of this scale, with discharge standards set by the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). Typical plants in this region employ biological treatment processes such as activated sludge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta, a major economic and ecological region. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Bei River, part of the Pearl River system, which empties into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a critical water resource for millions of people. Effective treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yangshan County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China, along Guangming Avenue.
The plant serves approximately 62,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Bei River system, which flows into the Pearl River and ultimately the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent quality limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and ammonia.
Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors, followed by disinfection, to meet national discharge standards.
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