Overview
Balancán wastewater treatment plant serves Balancán de Domínguez, Tabasco, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 15,812.
The Balancán wastewater treatment plant is located in Balancán de Domínguez, Tabasco, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 15,812. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and operates within the municipal wastewater infrastructure of the region. With a designed capacity of 1.00, the plant is sized for a medium agglomeration. Under Mexican regulations, wastewater treatment plants are subject to NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. Treatment processes typically include primary and secondary stages to meet these standards. The plant discharges into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Grijalva River system. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional hydrology and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the Grijalva River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for local agriculture and fisheries. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall influence water quality and treatment requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Balancán de Domínguez, Tabasco, Mexico, at coordinates 17.807000, -91.536000.
The plant serves a population of approximately 15,812 people.
The plant discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Grijalva River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
For medium agglomerations of this size, typical treatment includes primary and secondary processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory standards.
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