Overview
Fraccionamiento San Pedro Arboleda is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico, serving about 7,300 people. It discharges 691.20 cubic meters of treated water daily.
Fraccionamiento San Pedro Arboleda is a wastewater treatment facility located in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,302 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant applies secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1,296.00 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 691.20 cubic meters per day, the facility operates below its full capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), secondary treatment is standard for municipal plants of this scale to meet discharge standards. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the La Antigua River basin. The surrounding region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the La Antigua River basin, which flows through Veracruz state before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and freshwater habitats. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, safeguarding downstream water quality and the ecological health of the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico, at Calle de Enríquez, Unidad Habitacional Roberto Amoros.
The plant serves approximately 7,302 residents in the Coatepec area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the La Antigua River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment is standard for plants of this size.
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