Overview
Graciano Sanchez wastewater treatment plant serves 4,754 people in Graciano Sánchez, Tamaulipas, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 616.03 thousand cubic meters annually.
The Graciano Sanchez wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Graciano Sánchez, within the municipality of González, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It serves a population of 4,754 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the local water management infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 234.14 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 616.03 thousand cubic meters per year, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of Mexico's National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to standards set by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet environmental discharge norms. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River system. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural and rural landscapes, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and agriculture. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle General Felipe Ángeles in the town of Graciano Sánchez, within the municipality of González, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 4,754 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and is regulated by CONAGUA. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to meet discharge norms.
The plant discharges approximately 616,030 cubic meters of treated wastewater per year into local water bodies that drain into the Pánuco River basin.
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