Overview
Agua Tratada del Potosí serves 2,282 people in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The plant operates under Mexico's national wastewater regulations for small agglomerations.
Agua Tratada del Potosí is a wastewater treatment plant located in the historic center of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Serving a population of approximately 2,282, it is classified as a small-scale facility within the municipal wastewater infrastructure of the city. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to Mexico's federal wastewater standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), which set discharge limits for conventional pollutants. Plants of this scale typically employ primary or secondary treatment processes to meet regulatory requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pánuco River basin and flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality in the semi-arid region of San Luis Potosí, where water resources are particularly valuable.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pánuco River basin, which flows through central Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and urban use in a semi-arid region. Protecting water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
Agua Tratada del Potosí is located in the historic center of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, on Calle Ignacio Zaragoza.
The plant serves approximately 2,282 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Pánuco River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal wastewater standards, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for conventional pollutants.
Small plants in Mexico often use primary or secondary treatment processes such as stabilization ponds, activated sludge, or septic systems to meet regulatory standards.
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