Condado Valle Dorado Wastewater Treatment Plant, Veracruz, Mexico

Condado Valle Dorado is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the city of Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,215 residents and operates with a secondary treatment process, which is standard for medium-sized agglomerations in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,382.40 m³/day and currently treats 777.60 m³/day of wastewater. As a Mexican facility, it operates under the national water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates) that regulate pollutant discharges into national waters. Secondary treatment ensures removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal environment near the Gulf of Mexico, a major marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) makes its discharge management critical for protecting local water quality and marine habitats.

The plant discharges into the Gulf of Mexico, a large marine basin that receives drainage from multiple rivers in the Veracruz region. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and migratory species. Maintaining proper treatment levels is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of this sensitive coastal environment.