Overview
Bacalar wastewater treatment plant serves 821 people in Quintana Roo, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 77.76 m³/day of treated effluent, supporting local water quality in the Bacalar region.
The Bacalar wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico, serving a small population of 821 residents. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size, and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure in the Yucatán Peninsula. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,592 m³/day and currently discharges 77.76 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a Mexican facility, it operates under national water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) which set discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of the Bacalar Lagoon, a renowned freshwater ecosystem known for its clear waters and microbialite formations. The lagoon is part of the larger hydrological system draining into the Caribbean Sea, making proper wastewater management critical for preserving this sensitive aquatic habitat.
Environmental context
The Bacalar plant discharges into the Bacalar Lagoon, a unique freshwater system fed by underground rivers and known for its striking blue hues and microbialite structures. The lagoon drains through the Río Hondo into Chetumal Bay and ultimately the Caribbean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its karst geology and limited water exchange.
Frequently asked questions
The Bacalar wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico, at El Trompo de K'los, Calle 7, Bacalar, Quintana Roo, 77930.
The Bacalar plant serves a population of 821 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater at a volume of 77.76 m³/day into the local environment, which ultimately reaches the Bacalar Lagoon and its connected water systems.
The Bacalar plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Mexican wastewater treatment plants operate under NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in discharges to national waters. Plants serving small populations like Bacalar are expected to meet secondary treatment standards.
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