Overview
Ciudad de Tacotalpa Colonia San Luis is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,093 people in Tacotalpa, Tabasco, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Ciudad de Tacotalpa Colonia San Luis is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tacotalpa, Tabasco, Mexico. Serving a population of about 13,093, it is part of the municipal infrastructure for this community in the southeastern region of the country. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to Mexican environmental and water quality standards. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant's scale suggests it plays a key role in local sanitation and water quality management. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Grijalva River basin. This river system flows into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect these water bodies from pollution and maintains ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Grijalva River basin, a major watershed in southeastern Mexico. Treated effluent likely enters local streams that feed into the Grijalva River, which ultimately discharges into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports important aquatic habitats and is ecologically sensitive due to its tropical climate and biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tacotalpa, Tabasco, Mexico, at Calle Francisco Lanz Cazals.
It serves approximately 13,093 people in the Tacotalpa area.
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Grijalva River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards.
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