Overview
Cadereyta wastewater treatment plant serves Cadereyta Jiménez, Nuevo León, Mexico, with a population of approximately 125,000. The plant is located inland and discharges into local water bodies.
Cadereyta wastewater treatment plant is located in Cadereyta Jiménez, Nuevo León, Mexico, serving a population of about 125,000. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this urban area in northeastern Mexico. As a plant of this scale, it operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require treatment to protect public health and the environment. Mexican standards typically mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the San Juan River basin, which drains into the Rio Grande and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the San Juan River, a tributary of the Rio Grande, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and bird species and is used for irrigation and drinking water downstream. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cadereyta Jiménez, Nuevo León, Mexico, at Calle 20 de Noviembre in the Centro area.
The plant serves approximately 125,043 people in the Cadereyta Jiménez area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the San Juan River, part of the Rio Grande basin.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for wastewater treatment plants.
In Mexico, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge to meet national standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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