Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Xinfeng County in Shaoguan, Guangdong, China, with a population of 96,200. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Xinfeng County, part of Shaoguan City in Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 96,200 residents, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese municipal wastewater management. As a plant in China, it must comply with the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, and nutrients. For plants serving over 100,000 people, tertiary treatment is often required to meet stricter standards, especially in sensitive water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually flow into the Pearl River Delta, a densely populated and ecologically important region. The Pearl River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that drain into the Bei River, a tributary of the Pearl River system. The Pearl River Delta is a major ecological and economic zone, supporting fisheries, wetlands, and migratory bird habitats. Downstream waters are subject to eutrophication risks from nutrient pollution, making effective treatment critical for maintaining water quality in this densely populated region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fengcheng Subdistrict, Xinfeng County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 96,200 people in Xinfeng County and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Bei River, part of the Pearl River system, eventually reaching the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national standard GB 18918-2002, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants. For plants serving nearly 100,000 people, advanced treatment is typically required to meet local water quality goals.
In China, plants serving over 50,000 people often require secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) increasingly common to protect sensitive water bodies like the Pearl River system.
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