Overview
Ciudad de Tenosique wastewater treatment plant serves Tenosique de Pino Suárez, Tabasco, Mexico, with a population of approximately 40,787. The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996).
The Ciudad de Tenosique wastewater treatment plant is located in Tenosique de Pino Suárez, Tabasco, Mexico. It serves a population of around 40,787, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility in the southeastern region of the country. The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Usumacinta River basin, one of Mexico's largest and most biodiverse river systems. The Usumacinta flows into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting critical aquatic habitats and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Usumacinta River basin, a major hydrological system that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Downstream environments include wetlands and coastal zones that rely on good water quality for fisheries and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tenosique de Pino Suárez, Tabasco, Mexico, at Calle 55 in the Luis Gomez Zeta neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 40,787 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies within the Usumacinta River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet NOM-001 standards, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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