Overview
Iturbide wastewater treatment plant in Nuevo León, Mexico, serves a small population of 2,397 with secondary treatment. It discharges 259.20 m³/day of treated wastewater, operating under Mexico's national water regulations.
The Iturbide wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Iturbide, Nuevo León, Mexico. It serves a small community of approximately 2,397 residents, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management within the state. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 432.00 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 259.20 m³/day, it operates below capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the San Fernando River basin. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems and agricultural water reuse.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the San Fernando River, which drains into the Laguna Madre and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal lagoon system supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory birds and fish species. The semi-arid Nuevo León region relies on these water bodies for irrigation and municipal supply, making nutrient and pathogen control essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Zaragoza in Iturbide, Nuevo León, Mexico, in the northeastern part of the country.
The plant serves approximately 2,397 residents, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the San Fernando River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
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