Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Zhongshan City in Guangdong Province, China. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 61,000.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 61,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-scale facility supporting the local urban area. As a Chinese wastewater treatment plant, it operates under national standards such as the Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002). For a plant serving around 61,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards, depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local rivers or streams within the Pearl River Delta basin, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea. The region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast in the Pearl River Delta, a densely populated and industrialized region. Its treated effluent likely enters local waterways that drain into the Pearl River estuary and then the South China Sea. The downstream environment supports important fisheries and migratory species, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and habitat degradation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China, near the Shenwan area along the Zhongshan West Ring Expressway.
The plant serves a population of approximately 61,000 people in the Zhongshan area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local rivers or streams within the Pearl River Delta, which ultimately flows into the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's national discharge standard GB 18918-2002, which sets limits for pollutants like COD, BOD, ammonia, and phosphorus. Plants serving over 50,000 people typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
For a plant of this scale, secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal is standard, aiming to meet Class 1A or 1B effluent standards to protect sensitive water bodies.
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