Overview
El Espinal wastewater treatment plant serves the community of El Espinal in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is located within 50 km of the coast and handles a population of approximately 10,953.
El Espinal wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of El Espinal, in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The facility serves a population of about 10,953 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. As a Mexican wastewater facility, El Espinal operates under the national water quality standards set by the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with Mexican Official Standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for wastewater discharge. The treated effluent from El Espinal likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Pacific Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region, within the drainage basin that flows into the Pacific Ocean. The receiving water body is likely a local river or stream that eventually reaches the coastal lagoons and the Pacific. This area supports important mangrove ecosystems and is a migratory corridor for birds and marine species. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
El Espinal wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of El Espinal, in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The address is Calle Allende, El Espinal, Oaxaca, 70117.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,953 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from El Espinal likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Pacific Ocean. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations, specifically the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) standards and Mexican Official Standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants.
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican discharge standards. This usually involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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