Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 砂坑村 in Guangdong province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in 砂坑村, part of 陆河县 in 汕尾市, Guangdong province, China. The facility serves a population of 82,600, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. Its designed capacity is 1. As a plant serving over 80,000 people, it falls under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment in sensitive watersheds. The facility's location in Guangdong, a coastal province with rapid urbanization, suggests it likely incorporates advanced treatment to meet stringent local environmental requirements. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the South China Sea. Its inland position (more than 50 km from the coast) reduces direct marine impact, but the receiving waters support regional agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment is critical to protect downstream water quality in the Pearl River Delta watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams within the Pearl River basin, which drains into the South China Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital resource for irrigation and fisheries. The region's subtropical climate and dense population heighten the importance of effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in downstream estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in 砂坑村, 陆河县, 汕尾市, Guangdong province, China.
The plant serves a population of 82,600, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants serving over 80,000 people typically require secondary treatment with potential nutrient removal.
For agglomerations of this size, Chinese regulations mandate at least secondary treatment. In environmentally sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus removal is often required to protect water quality.
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