Overview
Izúcar de Matamoros wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 74,000 people in Izúcar, Puebla, Mexico. The facility discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to regional water quality management.
The Izúcar de Matamoros wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Izúcar, within the state of Puebla, Mexico. Serving an estimated population of 73,767, this facility is a key component of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. The plant is situated in an inland area, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are subject to Mexican national water quality regulations. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under Mexican environmental law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which governs wastewater discharge into national waters. Facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment systems to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological systems. This river flows into the Pacific Ocean, making the plant's performance important for downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the broader region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which flows through central Mexico and empties into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and domestic use downstream. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and human water security.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Izúcar, within the municipality of Izúcar de Matamoros, in the state of Puebla, Mexico. Its address is Calle Melchor Ocampo, Izúcar, Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla, 74400.
The plant serves an estimated population of 73,767 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Balsas River basin. This river system ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental law, specifically NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. Facilities of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary biological treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge.
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