Overview
Guangdong wastewater treatment plant serves Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, China, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It supports a population of 100,000 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Guangdong wastewater treatment plant is situated in Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, within Guangdong Province, China. It serves a population of approximately 100,000 people, reflecting a medium-scale municipal facility. The plant is located in the Tangjiawan area, near the Guangdong Zhuhai High-tech Industrial Demonstration Base. With a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, the plant operates under China's national wastewater discharge standards, which align with the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential nutrient removal in sensitive coastal areas. The plant's treatment level is consistent with regulatory expectations for urban wastewater management in the Pearl River Delta region. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River Estuary and ultimately the South China Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Lingdingyang Bay. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the regional aquatic ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, with treated effluent likely entering the Pearl River Estuary, a major river system that drains into the South China Sea. This coastal zone supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The plant's operation helps mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads in the estuary, which is subject to eutrophication risks from urban and industrial runoff in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tangjiawan Town, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China, near the Guangdong Zhuhai High-tech Industrial Demonstration Base.
The plant serves approximately 100,000 people, classifying it as a medium-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that flow into the Pearl River Estuary and eventually the South China Sea, given the plant's coastal proximity.
The plant operates under China's Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law and national discharge standards, which require secondary treatment for facilities serving over 50,000 people, with potential advanced treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary biological treatment is standard, often including nutrient removal to protect coastal waters from eutrophication, as per China's discharge limits for total nitrogen and phosphorus.
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