Overview
Benito Juárez Sur is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Benito Juárez, Tlaxcala, Mexico, serving approximately 3,733 people. It discharges 353.38 m³/day of treated effluent.
Benito Juárez Sur is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Benito Juárez, Tlaxcala, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 3,733 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the region's water management infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 328.32 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 353.38 m³/day, the plant operates slightly above its nominal capacity. Mexican wastewater regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) set discharge limits for pollutants, and secondary treatment is typically sufficient for compliance in inland areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from untreated sewage, supporting both public health and the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Pánuco River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Benito Juárez Sur is located on Avenida Emiliano Zapata in Benito Juárez, Tlaxcala, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 3,733 people in the Benito Juárez area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters. Secondary treatment is typically required for compliance.
The plant discharges approximately 353.38 cubic meters per day of treated wastewater.
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