Overview
Eloxochitlán wastewater treatment plant in Puebla, Mexico, serves 1,552 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 146.88 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Eloxochitlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Eloxochitlán, in the state of Puebla, Mexico. It serves a population of 1,552 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated in a rural, inland area of the Sierra Negra region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 146.88 cubic meters per day, which matches the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Papaloapan River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems. The Papaloapan River flows into the Gulf of Mexico near Alvarado, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and coastal fisheries. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Papaloapan River, which flows through the states of Puebla and Veracruz before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Papaloapan basin is known for its high biodiversity, including wetlands and mangrove forests near the coast. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality for downstream communities and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mochichino, Eloxochitlán, in the state of Puebla, Mexico. It serves the local community in this rural area.
The plant serves a population of 1,552 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment for municipal wastewater under Mexican regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is required for municipal plants to meet these standards.
The plant has a designed capacity of 146.88 cubic meters per day, which matches its current discharge volume, indicating full capacity utilization.
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