Overview
Ejido Guanal 1ra Seccion is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Jalapa, Tabasco, Mexico, serving 2,143 people. It discharges 367.20 m³/day of treated effluent into local water bodies.
Ejido Guanal 1ra Seccion is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jalapa, within the state of Tabasco, Mexico. The facility serves a population of 2,143 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 432.00 m³/day and currently discharges 367.20 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the basic requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set discharge limits for receiving water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Grijalva River basin, one of Mexico's most significant hydrological systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grijalva River basin, which flows through Tabasco and into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically important, supporting wetlands and mangrove forests that provide habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The region's tropical climate and seasonal flooding make consistent wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jalapa, Tabasco, Mexico, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of 2,143 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Grijalva River basin, which eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory standards for discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving communities of this size.
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