Overview
Guadalupe Victoria wastewater treatment plant serves 1,825 people in Veracruz, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 172.80 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
The Guadalupe Victoria wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Guadalupe Victoria, within the municipality of San Rafael, Veracruz, Mexico. It serves a population of 1,825, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by Mexican law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge. Its designed capacity is 172.80 m³/day, and it currently treats an equal volume, indicating full utilization. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Its proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means the discharge may affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream environments from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that drain into the Gulf of Mexico, a major marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life, including fisheries and migratory species. The coastal location means that nutrient and pathogen removal is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect recreational waters. The surrounding region of Veracruz features wetlands and estuaries that provide important habitat for birds and marine organisms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of Guadalupe Victoria, within the municipality of San Rafael, Veracruz, Mexico. Its address is Calle Niños Héroes, Guadalupe Victoria, San Rafael, Veracruz, 93625.
The plant serves a population of 1,825 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow toward the Gulf of Mexico. It is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement.
In Mexico, small municipal plants serving fewer than 10,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, lagoons, or constructed wetlands. The Guadalupe Victoria plant uses secondary treatment, which meets national standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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