Overview
El Carmen Tequexquitla wastewater treatment plant serves Villa de El Carmen Tequexquitla in Tlaxcala, Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of approximately 14,175.
El Carmen Tequexquitla wastewater treatment plant is located in Villa de El Carmen Tequexquitla, within the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. The facility serves a population of around 14,175 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. Under Mexico's national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale are required to meet discharge limits for conventional pollutants. The plant likely operates under a permit from the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which oversees water quality and wastewater management in the country. Treatment typically involves primary and secondary processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant discharges into local water bodies within the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The region's watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for local communities. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality in the basin.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. Effluent from the plant must meet Mexican standards to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in rivers and ultimately the Pacific coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Independencia, Villa de El Carmen Tequexquitla, in the municipality of El Carmen Tequexquitla, Tlaxcala, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 14,175 people in Villa de El Carmen Tequexquitla and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies within the Balsas River basin, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. It is likely permitted by CONAGUA.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, typical treatment includes primary and secondary processes such as sedimentation and biological treatment to meet national standards for BOD, TSS, and other parameters.
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