Overview
Benito Juárez San Carlos wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Benito Juárez in Tabasco, Mexico. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of approximately 27,382.
The Benito Juárez San Carlos wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Macuspana, Tabasco, Mexico, serving the local community of Benito Juárez. With a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and a population served of 27,382, the plant is a medium-sized facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set standards for wastewater discharge and treatment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Grijalva River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The region's tropical climate and proximity to wetlands make proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting aquatic ecosystems and public health in Tabasco.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in Tabasco, a state characterized by extensive river systems and wetlands. Its treated wastewater likely flows into the Grijalva River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and pathogen risks in these sensitive tropical ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the community of Benito Juárez, within the municipality of Macuspana, Tabasco, Mexico. Its full address is Calle Pozo, Benito Juárez, Macuspana, Tabasco, 86706.
The plant serves a population of approximately 27,382 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Grijalva River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater.
For agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge into water bodies.
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