Overview
Industrial Minera Mexico serves 2,282 people in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations for wastewater treatment.
Industrial Minera Mexico is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, serving a population of 2,282. The facility is situated in the historic center of the city, within the municipality of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí state. As a small-scale plant serving fewer than 3,000 people, it falls under Mexico's national wastewater treatment standards, which require basic treatment to protect public health and the environment. Mexican regulations, such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, set discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body type. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Pánuco River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This region is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for local ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Pánuco River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's semi-arid climate means that local water bodies are sensitive to pollution, as flows can be low. Protecting these waters supports aquatic life and downstream water users, including agriculture and urban areas.
Frequently asked questions
Industrial Minera Mexico is located in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, at Calle Ignacio Zaragoza in the Centro Histórico area.
The plant serves a population of 2,282 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body type.
For small plants serving around 2,000 people, Mexico's regulations require basic treatment to meet discharge standards, often involving primary or secondary processes.
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