Overview
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 400,000 people in Zhongshan, Guangdong, China. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under China's national wastewater standards.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Guzhen, within Zhongshan city, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 400,000, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Chinese wastewater regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale in treating municipal wastewater from the region. As a large-scale facility in China, the plant is expected to meet the discharge standards set by the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). This standard mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent requirements for plants in sensitive areas. Its population served suggests it plays a key role in local sanitation. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Pearl River Delta and then the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a densely populated and economically vital region, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal waters. The plant contributes to reducing pollution loads in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Pearl River system and eventually reaches the South China Sea. The Pearl River Delta is a major ecological and economic zone, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. Effective treatment at this plant helps mitigate nutrient and pollutant loading, protecting downstream habitats and coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guzhen town, Zhongshan city, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves a population of 400,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into the local drainage system, which flows into the Pearl River and ultimately the South China Sea.
The plant must comply with China's national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for pollutants based on treatment level and receiving water sensitivity.
For large agglomerations in China, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas to meet stricter nutrient removal targets.
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