Overview
Altamira La Florida wastewater treatment plant serves 27,382 people in Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, discharging treated effluent into the Gulf of Mexico watershed.
Altamira La Florida is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 27,382 residents in the urban area of Altamira, a coastal city in northeastern Mexico. The plant is situated near the Gulf of Mexico, reflecting the region's industrial and port activities. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to comply with Mexico's official standards for wastewater treatment, NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of Mexico, a major marine ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment and supporting the region's water quality, particularly given Altamira's proximity to industrial zones and the Gulf's sensitive marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tamesí River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico near the port of Altamira. The Gulf of Mexico supports diverse marine life, including commercially important fish species and migratory birds. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Altamira La Florida is located in Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on Boulevard Ignacio Allende in the Centro neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 27,382 people in the Altamira urban area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Tamesí River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021 standard, which sets pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
Plants of this scale in Mexico commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or aerated lagoons to meet NOM-001 requirements.
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