Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 125,200 people in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China. It is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into local water bodies.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in the Meilu subdistrict of Wuchuan, a county-level city under Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China. The plant serves a population of 125,200, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category. Its designed capacity is 1. As a Chinese wastewater facility, the plant operates under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits for various pollutants. For plants serving over 100,000 people, advanced treatment (Level 1 A) is typically required to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's proximity to the coast suggests that treated effluent may eventually reach the South China Sea. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating that its discharge could impact coastal ecosystems. The area drains into the South China Sea via local rivers such as the Jianjiang River. This region supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and aquaculture.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Jianjiang River basin, which flows into the South China Sea near Zhanjiang. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans important for local fisheries. The plant's discharge, if not adequately treated, could contribute to nutrient loading and affect water quality in these sensitive coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Meilu subdistrict, Wuchuan, Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 125,200 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the South China Sea, given its location within 50 km of the coast.
The plant must comply with China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent limits. For plants serving over 100,000 people, Level 1 A standards are typically required.
For medium-to-large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, and advanced treatment (Level 1 A) is often mandated to protect sensitive water bodies.
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