Overview
Fraccionamiento Pomoca wastewater treatment plant serves Nacajuca, Tabasco, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. The plant supports a population of 23,087 and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Fraccionamiento Pomoca is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nacajuca, Tabasco, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 23,087 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's municipal infrastructure. The plant is situated in the southeastern part of Mexico, an area characterized by tropical climate and abundant water resources. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards under the country's Federal Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and regulations from the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). These regulations aim to control pollutant discharges and protect water quality in receiving bodies. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Grijalva-Usumacinta river system. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for fisheries and biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in reducing pollution loads and safeguarding downstream environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grijalva-Usumacinta basin, one of Mexico's largest river systems, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports mangrove forests, wetlands, and estuarine habitats that are critical for fish spawning and migratory birds. The region's tropical climate and seasonal flooding influence pollutant transport and ecosystem dynamics, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Fraccionamiento Pomoca is located in Nacajuca, Tabasco, Mexico, at Calle Crisanto Palma. It serves the local community and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population of approximately 23,087 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies within the Grijalva-Usumacinta basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Law and CONAGUA regulations, which set discharge standards and require permits for wastewater treatment facilities of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, in line with national water quality standards.
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