Fraccionamiento Plan Chac Wastewater Treatment Plant, Campeche, Mexico

Fraccionamiento Plan Chac is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Campeche, Campeche, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,127 people and treats wastewater to secondary level before discharge. Its designed capacity is 864 m³/day, matching the reported discharge volume. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the basic standards required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharge into coastal waters. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's capacity utilization suggests it operates at full capacity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Gulf of Mexico, given its proximity to the coast (within 10 km). This coastal discharge requires compliance with strict limits to protect marine ecosystems. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of the broader Gulf of Mexico basin, which is ecologically sensitive and important for fisheries.

The plant discharges into the Gulf of Mexico, a large marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life including fish, crustaceans, and marine mammals. The coastal waters near Campeche are part of the Yucatan Peninsula's karst landscape, which influences local hydrology. Discharges must meet Mexican water quality standards to minimize impacts on marine habitats and coastal tourism.