Overview
Colonia Lazaro Cardenas wastewater treatment plant in Paraiso, Tabasco, Mexico serves 1,825 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 172.80 cubic meters daily and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Colonia Lazaro Cardenas wastewater treatment plant is located in Paraiso, Tabasco, Mexico, serving a population of 1,825 residents. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 259.20 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 172.80 cubic meters daily. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the Gulf of Mexico, it must comply with stringent discharge standards to protect marine ecosystems. Treated effluent from the plant ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico, a vital marine environment supporting fisheries and biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated sewage from impacting coastal waters and local communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of Mexico, a major marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The coastal waters near Paraiso are part of the wider Gulf of Mexico basin, which receives runoff from multiple rivers and urban areas. Protecting this environment requires effective wastewater treatment to minimize nutrient loading and pathogen contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, Paraiso, Tabasco, 86605, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,825 residents in the Colonia Lazaro Cardenas area of Paraiso.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Gulf of Mexico, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 259.20 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 172.80 cubic meters per day.
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