Overview
El Capulin II is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Terrenate, Tlaxcala, Mexico, serving a small population of 274. It discharges 25.92 m³/day of treated wastewater.
El Capulin II is a wastewater treatment plant located in Terrenate, within the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. It serves a small community of 274 people, reflecting its role in rural sanitation infrastructure. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which mandate treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in Mexico. Its designed capacity is 164.16 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 25.92 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity. This suggests the plant is sized for future growth or seasonal demand. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or arroyo that feeds into the Atoyac River basin, part of the Balsas River watershed. The Balsas River flows southwest to the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural communities along its course. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local tributary within the Atoyac River basin, which drains into the Balsas River and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agriculture and freshwater biodiversity in central Mexico. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
El Capulin II is located in Terrenate, Tlaxcala, Mexico, on Calle Juana de Arco.
The plant serves a population of 274 people, typical of a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream within the Atoyac River basin, which flows to the Balsas River and the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Mexico's federal water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT set discharge standards for pollutants. Plants like El Capulin II must comply with these limits to protect water quality.
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