Overview
Francisco Gonzalez Villarreal wastewater treatment plant in Tamaulipas, Mexico, serves 1,920 people with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 259.20 m³/day and discharges 250.56 m³/day.
The Francisco Gonzalez Villarreal wastewater treatment plant is located in Gonzalez Villarreal, San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It serves a small population of 1,920 people, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban community within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 259.20 m³/day and a discharge volume of 250.56 m³/day, it operates near full capacity, indicating consistent demand. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of downstream water bodies. The plant's location inland, more than 50 km from the coast, means its discharge affects freshwater systems rather than marine environments. The plant supports public health and local water quality in the San Fernando region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the San Fernando River system. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of an important migratory corridor for birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Veracruz in Gonzalez Villarreal, San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,920 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged into national waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 259.20 m³ per day and currently discharges 250.56 m³ per day.
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