Overview
Coatzacoalcos Peloteros wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 196,000 people in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the local watershed.
Coatzacoalcos Peloteros is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Coatzacoalcos in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 196,236, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Mexican water management standards. Its location near the Gulf Coast influences its operational and environmental context. As a large-scale plant in Mexico, Coatzacoalcos Peloteros is subject to national water quality regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this size are expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet these standards, ensuring that treated effluent does not harm receiving waters. Regulatory compliance is critical for protecting downstream ecosystems. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Coatzacoalcos River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal discharge point is ecologically significant, as the Gulf supports diverse marine life, including fisheries and migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could affect coastal water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Coatzacoalcos River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf is a major marine ecosystem supporting commercial fisheries, sea turtles, and migratory birds. Nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication and habitat degradation in coastal waters, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Coatzacoalcos Peloteros is located in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, at Calle Pino Suárez, Manuel Ávila Camacho.
The plant serves approximately 196,236 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Coatzacoalcos River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
Plants of this scale in Mexico are typically required to provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet NOM-001-SEMARNAT discharge standards.
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