Overview
Gustavo Díaz Ordaz wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Colonia Gustavo Díaz Ordaz in Tlaxcala, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,296.
The Gustavo Díaz Ordaz wastewater treatment plant is located in Colonia Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, within the municipality of Emiliano Zapata, Tlaxcala, Mexico. It serves a population of 1,296, classifying it as a small-scale facility under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Mexican law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge. Its designed capacity is 129.60 cubic meters per day, and the current discharge volume is 122.69 cubic meters per day, indicating near-capacity operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Pánuco River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Colonia Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, within the municipality of Emiliano Zapata, Tlaxcala, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,296 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, particularly NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 129.60 cubic meters per day, and it currently discharges 122.69 cubic meters per day.
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