Overview
Hualahuises wastewater treatment plant in Nuevo León, Mexico, serves about 6,600 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 864 m³/day of treated wastewater into local waterways.
The Hualahuises wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Hualahuises, Nuevo León, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 6,600 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated in an inland area, away from coastal zones. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales). With a designed capacity of 1,296 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 864 m³/day, the plant operates at about 67% capacity. This suggests it has room to accommodate future population growth or increased flows. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the San Fernando River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the San Fernando River basin, which flows eastward into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hualahuises, Nuevo León, Mexico, at Calle Miguel Hidalgo in the Raúl Caballero neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 6,643 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the San Fernando River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving small communities.
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