Overview
Centenario wastewater treatment plant serves Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, with a population of 66,169. It is located near the coast and operates under Mexican water quality regulations.
Centenario is a wastewater treatment plant located in Chetumal, the capital of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 66,169 people, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category. The plant is situated near the Caribbean coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and its operations are subject to Mexican environmental standards. Plants of this scale in Mexico typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to comply with NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. The plant's designed capacity is 1. 00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the community's wastewater load. The treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Caribbean Sea, a sensitive marine ecosystem. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including coral reefs and mangroves, making proper wastewater treatment critical for environmental protection. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding coastal water quality in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Environmental context
Centenario's treated wastewater likely flows into the Bahia de Chetumal, a coastal lagoon connected to the Caribbean Sea. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass beds, mangroves, and diverse marine species. The Caribbean Sea is a globally important marine ecosystem, and effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protect coral reefs.
Frequently asked questions
Centenario is located in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, along Avenida Efrain Aguilar in the Othon P. Blanco municipality.
The plant serves approximately 66,169 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Bahia de Chetumal and ultimately the Caribbean Sea, though specific discharge details are not publicly available.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters. Plants of this scale are expected to provide at least secondary treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet NOM-001 requirements and protect coastal ecosystems.
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