Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Yingde City, Guangdong Province, China, with a population of 63,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Yingde City, within Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 63,000 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. China's wastewater treatment standards, governed by the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), require secondary treatment as a baseline for plants of this scale. Typical facilities in this region employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or oxidation ditch. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta, a major estuarine system flowing into the South China Sea. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water resource management. The plant's operation contributes to protecting downstream ecosystems and maintaining water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Bei Jiang or a tributary, part of the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangdong Province and discharges into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. This watershed supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The region faces challenges from industrial and agricultural runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Yingde City, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 63,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River system, eventually reaching 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 pollutants like COD, BOD, and ammonia nitrogen.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, Chinese regulations typically require at least secondary treatment, often using biological processes such as activated sludge or sequencing batch reactors.
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