Overview
Fraccionamiento Ciudad Industrial Graciano Ricalde is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. It serves a population of 1,670 and discharges treated water into the local watershed.
Fraccionamiento Ciudad Industrial Graciano Ricalde is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mérida, the capital city of Yucatán, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 1,670 and is situated in an industrial area, reflecting its role in managing municipal and industrial wastewater for the community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 158.11 cubic meters per day, the plant operates at a high utilization rate, indicating consistent demand for its services. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Yucatán Peninsula is characterized by a karst landscape with underground rivers and cenotes, making groundwater protection a critical environmental consideration. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect the region's sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yucatán Peninsula's karst watershed, where surface water is scarce and groundwater is highly vulnerable to contamination. The treated effluent eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico via underground flows and coastal lagoons. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, at Calle 58, Distrito 1, in the industrial area of the city.
The plant serves a population of 1,670 people in the Fraccionamiento Ciudad Industrial area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local karst watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico via underground rivers and coastal lagoons.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving communities of this size.
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