Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Danxia Street in Renhua County, Shaoguan, Guangdong, China. It treats wastewater for approximately 72,300 residents.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Danxia Street, Renhua County, within the city of Shaoguan in Guangdong Province, China. The facility serves a population of approximately 72,300 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. As a municipal plant in China, it operates under the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards, especially in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pearl River system, which flows into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and ecologically important region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and industry.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Bei River, a major tributary of the Pearl River. The Pearl River system drains into the South China Sea, supporting estuarine and coastal ecosystems. The region is ecologically sensitive due to high population density and industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for water quality and aquatic biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Danxia Street, Renhua County, Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 72,300 residents in the Danxia Street area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Bei River, part of the Pearl River system, ultimately reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for organic matter, nutrients, and other pollutants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often achieving Class 1A or 1B effluent standards to protect receiving waters.
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