Overview
Ebano wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Ébano in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of approximately 16,429.
The Ebano wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Ébano, within the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It serves a population of about 16,429 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. Under Mexican environmental law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale are required to meet specific discharge standards for organic matter and solids. The treated effluent from the Ebano plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality for communities along the river basin.
Environmental context
The Ebano plant discharges into the Pánuco River basin, which flows eastward to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides water for irrigation and domestic use in the Huasteca region. The plant's location inland reduces direct marine impact, but its effluent quality affects the ecological health of the river system, including sensitive habitats for fish and migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
The Ebano wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Ébano, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, at Calle Vicente Guerrero. It serves the local population as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure.
The Ebano plant serves approximately 16,429 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from the Ebano plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The Ebano plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. Plants of this scale must comply with these standards to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet NOM-001 standards. This usually involves biological processes such as activated sludge or aerated lagoons to reduce organic matter and solids before discharge.
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