Overview
Aljojuca wastewater treatment plant in Puebla, Mexico, serves 5,750 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 544.32 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Aljojuca wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Aljojuca, Puebla, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 5,750 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 544.32 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume. This suggests the facility operates at full capacity, treating all incoming wastewater to secondary standards before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Papaloapan River basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the plant's pollution control, which helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas. Proper wastewater management is critical for protecting biodiversity and public health in this agricultural region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Papaloapan River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Independencia Sur in Aljojuca, Puebla, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 5,750 residents in the town of Aljojuca.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Papaloapan River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality and public health.
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