Chicometepec Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tepetzintla, Puebla, Mexico

Chicometepec is a wastewater treatment plant located in the community of San Simón Chicometepec, within the municipality of Tepetzintla, Puebla, Mexico. It serves a small population of 913 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban setting. The plant is part of Mexico's national wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and operated by local water authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 86.40 m³/day and a discharge volume of 86.40 m³/day, indicating full utilization. Secondary treatment is standard for communities of this size in Mexico, ensuring compliance with national discharge standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Tecolutla River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and public health in the region.

The plant discharges into the Tecolutla River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and migratory birds. The secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, protecting downstream water quality for agricultural and domestic use. The region's tropical climate and mountainous terrain influence runoff patterns, making consistent treatment important for preventing eutrophication in coastal waters.