Fraccionamiento Ex Hacienda de Las Animas Wastewater Treatment Plant, Fortín de las Flores, Veracruz

Fraccionamiento Ex Hacienda de Las Animas is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fortín de las Flores, Veracruz, Mexico. The plant serves a small community of 365 people, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater in this inland town. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 86.40 units and a current discharge volume of 34.56 units, the plant operates well within its capacity. Mexican wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Jamapa River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and public health.

The plant discharges into the Jamapa River basin, which flows through Veracruz state and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for irrigation and recreation. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the river and coastal waters.