Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves 520,000 people in Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, China. The facility operates under China's national wastewater standards, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is located in Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of 520,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Chinese wastewater management frameworks. The facility is situated in a densely populated urban area near the coast. Plants of this scale in China typically employ secondary or advanced treatment processes to meet national discharge standards (GB 18918-2002). The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day, though units are unspecified), indicating a substantial infrastructure investment. China's regulatory framework mandates stringent effluent limits for facilities discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the South China Sea via local rivers and drainage networks. As a coastal facility within 50 km of the sea, it plays a critical role in protecting marine ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Pearl River Delta and ultimately the South China Sea. This coastal region supports mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and contaminants. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in this ecologically productive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China, near the coast of the South China Sea.
The plant serves approximately 520,000 people, making it a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River Delta and then the South China Sea.
The plant operates under China's Discharge Standard of Pollutants for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (GB 18918-2002), which sets limits for COD, BOD, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants.
Plants of this scale in China typically use secondary biological treatment (e. g. , activated sludge) with nutrient removal, and may include tertiary treatment for reuse or sensitive discharge areas.
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