Overview
Cuauhtemoc wastewater treatment plant in Puebla, Mexico, serves 1,114 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies, supporting downstream ecosystems.
Cuauhtemoc wastewater treatment plant is located in Cuauhtémoc, Puebla, Mexico, serving a small population of 1,114 residents. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids from municipal wastewater. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards for wastewater discharge. For a community of this size, secondary treatment meets the required level to protect public health and the environment. The plant's designed capacity is 105.41 volume units, matching the current discharge volume. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Puebla region, which ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Papaloapan or Balsas river systems. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams and rivers in the Puebla highlands, which flow toward the Gulf of Mexico. These water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Cuauhtemoc wastewater treatment plant is located in Cuauhtémoc, Puebla, Mexico, at Avenida Zeferino Sosa, Lafragua.
The plant serves approximately 1,114 residents in the Cuauhtémoc area of Puebla.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies in the Puebla region, which eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids from municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
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