Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Qingcheng District, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China, with a population equivalent of 161,000. It discharges treated water into the Bei River system, part of the Pearl River basin.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China, along Bei Jiang Yi Road. It serves a population equivalent of 161,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in the urban area of Qingyuan, a city in the Pearl River Delta region. As a large-scale municipal facility, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in accordance with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). This standard sets effluent limits for COD, BOD, SS, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorus, with stricter requirements for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies. Typical facilities of this scale in Guangdong employ activated sludge processes with biological nutrient removal. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Bei River, a major tributary of the Pearl River. The Pearl River system flows through the densely populated Pearl River Delta and ultimately empties into the South China Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture, industry, and drinking water. The plant's operation is critical for protecting water quality in the Bei River and mitigating pollution impacts on the Pearl River estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bei River, which flows into the Pearl River system and eventually the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and industrialized region, making wastewater treatment essential for controlling nutrient and pollutant loads. The downstream waters support fisheries and are a source of drinking water for millions. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects estuarine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Bei Jiang Yi Road, Qixinggang, Zhouxin Subdistrict, Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 161,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Bei River, a major tributary of the Pearl River system, which flows into the South China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, and phosphorus. Large plants typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
The plant is part of the Pearl River basin's pollution control efforts. Its treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering the Bei River and ultimately the Pearl River Delta, protecting downstream water quality and ecosystems.
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