Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 140,000. It operates under China's national wastewater regulations.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Huangpu Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 140,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale within the regional infrastructure. As a facility in China, the plant is subject to the national Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (GB 18918-2002), which sets effluent quality requirements based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. For plants serving populations of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically mandated, especially in environmentally sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Pearl River Delta basin, a densely populated and economically vital region. The downstream environment includes the Pearl River estuary and the South China Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and fisheries. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Pearl River Delta, one of China's most industrialized and urbanized regions. Treated effluent likely flows into local tributaries of the Pearl River, which discharges into the South China Sea. The downstream environment supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making nutrient and pollutant control essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huangpu Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China.
The plant serves approximately 140,000 people.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00, which indicates its treatment scale.
The plant operates under China's GB 18918-2002 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For plants serving over 100,000 people, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect sensitive water bodies.
The plant helps protect the Pearl River Delta and downstream South China Sea from pollution, supporting local fisheries and aquatic ecosystems.
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