Overview
Comitán wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Comitán in Chiapas, Mexico, with a population of approximately 82,145. The facility operates under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The Comitán wastewater treatment plant is located in Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas, Mexico, serving an estimated population of 82,145. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to comply with Mexico's official standards for wastewater treatment, which include NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 establishing maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater. The plant's scale suggests it likely employs secondary treatment or equivalent to meet regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into local water bodies within the Grijalva River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's rivers and lakes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grijalva River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The plant's operations help mitigate pollution impacts on downstream ecosystems, including wetlands and coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida 1a Oriente Sur, Comitán, in the municipality of Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 82,145 people in the city of Comitán and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Grijalva River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in treated wastewater, and is overseen by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA).
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet NOM-001 standards.
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