Overview
Huajuapan de Leon wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 68,000 people in Huajuapan, Oaxaca, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexican water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996).
The Huajuapan de Leon wastewater treatment plant is located in Huajuapan, Oaxaca, Mexico, serving a population of about 68,454. It is situated in the Mixteca region, an area characterized by semi-arid climate and significant seasonal rainfall. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local water authorities. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to comply with Mexican Official Standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters. Treatment requirements typically include primary and secondary processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Balsas River basin. The region's water resources support agriculture and local ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Balsas River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The Mixteca region faces water scarcity and erosion challenges, so the plant's role in maintaining water quality is critical for downstream communities and agricultural users. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Antonio de Leon in Huajuapan, Huajuapan de Leon, Oaxaca, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 68,454 people in the city of Huajuapan and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Balsas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant is expected to comply with NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets pollutant limits for discharges into national waters. For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards.
The plant helps protect water quality in the Balsas River basin, which supports agriculture and ecosystems in the semi-arid Mixteca region. Proper treatment reduces pollution downstream and safeguards public health.
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