Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 620,000 people in Longgang District, Shenzhen, China. It discharges into the Longgang River, part of the Pearl River Delta ecosystem.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 620,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant is situated along the Longgang River, a key waterway in the region. China's wastewater treatment standards for large agglomerations typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal, aligned with the national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002). The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in 10,000 m³/d or similar units), indicating substantial infrastructure to manage municipal wastewater from this densely populated urban area. The treated effluent is discharged into the Longgang River, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and ultimately the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and economically vital region, and the plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Longgang River, a tributary of the Pearl River system, which drains into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a highly urbanized and industrialized region, and the plant helps mitigate pollution impacts on downstream ecosystems, including estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life and migratory species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, along the Longgang River.
The plant serves approximately 620,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Longgang River, which flows into the Pearl River Delta and eventually the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002), which mandate secondary treatment with nutrient removal for large agglomerations.
For large agglomerations over 500,000 people, Chinese standards typically require advanced secondary treatment with biological nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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