Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Shixing County in Guangdong, China, with a population of 76,100. It operates under China's national wastewater standards for urban agglomerations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Shixing County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 76,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized urban agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. As a plant in China, it is subject to the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for conventional pollutants and nutrients. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Bei River system, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and eventually the South China Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream water quality in the densely populated Pearl River Basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bei River watershed, a tributary of the Pearl River system, which drains into the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive estuarine and coastal habitats that support fisheries and migratory species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the delta, making advanced treatment important for protecting these waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Shixing County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, China, within the urban area of Chengzhong Community.
The plant serves approximately 76,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized urban agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Bei River system, which flows into the Pearl River and eventually the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving around 76,100 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
For medium-sized agglomerations in China, secondary biological treatment (such as activated sludge) with nitrogen and phosphorus removal is standard to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards under GB 18918-2002.
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