Overview
Cristo Rey wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Francisco León, Chiapas, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and has a designed capacity of 10.37 volume units.
Cristo Rey is a wastewater treatment plant located in Francisco León, a municipality in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 64 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require adequate treatment for domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 10.37 volume units and a current discharge volume of 6.05 volume units, the plant operates below its full capacity. This suggests it can accommodate future growth or seasonal variations in flow. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Grijalva River basin. This river system is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this important basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grijalva River basin, which flows through Chiapas and into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is used for irrigation and drinking water. The secondary treatment provided by the plant reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain the ecological health of the river and its downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The Cristo Rey wastewater treatment plant is located in Francisco León, a municipality in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. Its coordinates are approximately 17.343 N, -93.321 W.
The plant serves a small population of 64 people, indicating it is designed for a rural or small community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Grijalva River basin. This river flows through Chiapas and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants must comply with the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) that set limits for pollutants in treated wastewater. Plants serving small communities like Cristo Rey are expected to meet these standards to protect water quality.
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