Overview
Buenavista 1ra Seccion wastewater treatment plant serves Buena Vista 1ra. Secc., Tabasco, Mexico. It is an inland facility serving a population of 18,255.
Buenavista 1ra Seccion is a wastewater treatment plant located in Buena Vista 1ra. Secc., within the municipality of Centro, Tabasco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,255 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants of this scale are required to meet specific discharge standards based on the receiving water body. Plants in this population tier typically employ secondary treatment to comply with federal norms. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Grijalva River system, one of Mexico's largest river basins. This river flows into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Grijalva River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports important aquatic ecosystems, including wetlands and coastal habitats. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the river system, which is vital for local biodiversity and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Lázaro Cárdenas in Buena Vista 1ra. Secc., Centro, Tabasco, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 18,255 residents.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Grijalva River system and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexican federal regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body.
Plants of this scale in Mexico typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoons, to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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