Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Luoding City in Guangdong Province, China, with a population equivalent of 161,000. It operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Luoding City, Guangdong Province, China, serving a population equivalent of 161,000. The facility is situated along Yanjiang Fourth Road in Luocheng Subdistrict, within the broader Yunfu prefecture-level city. As a municipal treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater from this urban area. China's wastewater treatment regulations, including the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), set effluent quality requirements based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically expected, especially if discharging to sensitive waters. Compliance with national standards is assumed for operational facilities. The treated effluent from this plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Pearl River system, which drains 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. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Pearl River system, which flows through Guangdong Province and empties into the South China Sea. The Pearl River basin supports a rich diversity of fish and aquatic species and is a critical water source for the region. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Yanjiang Fourth Road, Luocheng Subdistrict, Luoding City, Yunfu Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 161,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pearl River system, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits based on the receiving water body's classification.
For a plant of this scale, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is typically required, especially if discharging to sensitive water bodies, in line with national standards.
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