Overview
Fraccionamiento Parrilla II Km 15 is a wastewater treatment plant in Parrilla 2, Tabasco, Mexico, serving approximately 18,255 people. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Fraccionamiento Parrilla II Km 15 is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Parrilla 2 area of Centro, Tabasco, Mexico. The facility serves a population of around 18,255 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Mexico, it is subject to the country's federal water laws, including the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge standards for pollutants. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Grijalva River system and then into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its tropical wetlands and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Tabasco, over 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent flows into the Grijalva River basin. This river system is a major waterway in southeastern Mexico, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed includes tropical wetlands that provide critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Recinto de Narcisos, Parrilla 2, Centro, Tabasco, Mexico, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 18,255 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Grijalva River system and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal discharge standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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