Overview
Cuautinchán wastewater treatment plant in Puebla, Mexico, serves 6,842 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 864 m³/day and operates under Mexican water regulations.
The Cuautinchán wastewater treatment plant is located in Cuautinchán, Puebla, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 6,842 residents. This facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region, treating domestic wastewater from the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 864 m³/day and a discharge volume of 864 m³/day, the facility operates at full capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), secondary treatment is required for discharges into national waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely tributaries of the Atoyac River, which flows into the Balsas River basin and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the Puebla region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atoyac River basin, part of the larger Balsas River system that drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Miguel Hidalgo Norte in Cuautinchán, Puebla, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 6,842 residents in the Cuautinchán area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Atoyac River basin, which flows into the Balsas River and ultimately the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory requirements for discharges into national waters.
The plant operates under Mexican water quality standards, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is mandatory for municipal plants of this scale.
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