Overview
Ahuacatlán wastewater treatment plant in Puebla, Mexico, serves 2,464 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 233.28 cubic meters per day into local waterways.
The Ahuacatlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Ahuacatlán, within the state of Puebla, Mexico. This facility serves a population of approximately 2,464 residents, making it a small-scale municipal plant. It is situated in the Sierra Norte de Puebla region, a mountainous area with a temperate climate. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 233.28 cubic meters per day and a matching discharge volume, the plant operates at full capacity. Mexican wastewater treatment plants are regulated under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant levels for discharges into national waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Tecolutla River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and domestic use downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tecolutla River basin, which flows through the Sierra Norte de Puebla and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is important for local communities. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding downstream ecosystems and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ahuacatlán, in the state of Puebla, Mexico, at Calle Allende, Ahuacatlán, Zacapoaxtla, Puebla, 73680.
The plant serves approximately 2,464 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Tecolutla River basin, which eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory standards under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996.
The plant has a designed capacity of 233.28 cubic meters per day, which matches its current discharge volume, indicating full utilization.
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