Overview
El Capulin I is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Terrenate, Tlaxcala, Mexico, serving a small population of 27. It discharges 2.59 units of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
El Capulin I is a wastewater treatment plant located in Terrenate, within the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. It serves a small population of 27 people, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural community. The plant operates at a secondary treatment level, which is a standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Mexican regulations, wastewater treatment plants are governed by NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typical to meet environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River system. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Pánuco River basin, which flows eastward to the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports a variety of aquatic species and provides water for irrigation and domestic use. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
El Capulin I is located in Terrenate, Tlaxcala, Mexico, at Calle Juana de Arco.
El Capulin I serves a population of 27 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Pánuco River basin that flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
El Capulin I provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for small plants to meet these standards.
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