Overview
Chichicapa wastewater treatment plant serves 18,255 people in Tabasco, Mexico. The facility is located inland, discharging into local water bodies that drain toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Chichicapa wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Chichicapa, within the municipality of Comalcalco, Tabasco, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 18,255 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the immediate coastal zone, and its treated effluent ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico via the region's river network. Under Mexican environmental law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 are required to meet specific discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. Plants of this scale in Mexico typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to comply with federal discharge limits. The plant's discharge enters local surface waters that flow through the low-lying, humid Tabasco landscape, eventually reaching the Grijalva River system and the Gulf of Mexico. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and wetlands that provide critical ecosystem services including flood control and water purification. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological integrity of the receiving environment.
Environmental context
Chichicapa's treated wastewater discharges into local streams that are part of the Grijalva River basin, one of Mexico's largest river systems. The Grijalva flows northward through Tabasco and empties into the Gulf of Mexico via a vast delta and coastal lagoon system. This watershed supports important aquatic biodiversity, including fish and migratory bird species that rely on the region's wetlands and riparian habitats. The plant's effluent management is crucial for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The Chichicapa wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Chichicapa, within the municipality of Comalcalco, Tabasco, Mexico, at Calle Augusto Hernández Olive.
The Chichicapa wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,255 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters that are part of the Grijalva River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant helps protect the water quality of local streams and the Grijalva River system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities in Tabasco.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 must comply with NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits on biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. Secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards.
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