Overview
El Saladito wastewater treatment plant serves Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 117,278. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
El Saladito is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 117,278, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican water management standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale within the region's infrastructure. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, El Saladito is subject to Mexico's federal water laws, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and regulations from CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). These regulations typically require secondary or advanced treatment for such population tiers to protect water quality. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Soto La Marina River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's operation is critical for protecting downstream ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
El Saladito discharges into the Soto La Marina River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory species. The plant's treated effluent must meet standards to protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Gulf's nearshore environment.
Frequently asked questions
El Saladito is located in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico, at Calle Ignacio Allende in the Victoria municipality.
El Saladito serves a population of 117,278, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican water regulations.
The plant discharges into the Soto La Marina River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The discharge is regulated under Mexico's National Water Law.
El Saladito operates under Mexico's National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is overseen by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for large agglomerations.
For plants serving over 100,000 people, Mexican regulations typically require secondary or advanced treatment to meet water quality standards before discharge.
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