Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, China, with a population of 230,000. It operates under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, China, serving a population of 230,000. It is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region, which includes the city of Sihui within Zhaoqing's administrative area. As a plant of this scale, it is expected to meet China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal for larger agglomerations. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pearl River Delta, a major economic and ecological region in southern China. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for fisheries and agriculture, making proper treatment essential for water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Pearl River system, which drains into the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and industrialized region, and the plant helps protect downstream water quality in rivers and estuaries that support aquaculture and biodiversity. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a migratory corridor for fish and birds.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sihui City, within Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, China. Its address is on Dongcheng Street in Sihui.
The plant serves a population of 230,000 people in the Zhaoqing area, including Sihui City.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into 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 pollutants. For a plant serving 230,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required.
The plant helps protect the Pearl River Delta ecosystem, which supports fisheries, agriculture, and biodiversity. Proper treatment reduces pollution in rivers and coastal waters.
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