Overview
Benito Juarez wastewater treatment plant in San Luis Coyotzingo, Puebla, Mexico, serves 456 people with secondary treatment and a capacity of 43.20 volume units.
The Benito Juarez wastewater treatment plant is located in San Luis Coyotzingo, within the municipality of Huejotzingo, Puebla, Mexico. It serves a small population of 456 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 43.20 volume units and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity, treating all incoming wastewater before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atoyac River basin, a tributary of the Balsas River that flows into the Pacific Ocean. The plant helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this region of central Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atoyac River basin, part of the larger Balsas River watershed that drains into the Pacific Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agricultural irrigation downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Luis Coyotzingo, within the municipality of Huejotzingo, in the state of Puebla, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 456 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Atoyac River basin, which flows into the Balsas River and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities in Mexico.
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