Overview
Jonuta wastewater treatment plant in Tabasco, Mexico, serves 8,823 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 864 m³/day, with a designed capacity of 1,900.8 m³/day.
The Jonuta wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Jonuta, Tabasco, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 8,823 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Mexico under the NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 regulation. This treatment level ensures the removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,900.8 m³/day and currently treats 864 m³/day, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely tributaries of the Grijalva River system, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and supporting public health by reducing pollution loads in the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grijalva River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its tropical wetlands and floodplains. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats, including mangrove forests and coastal lagoons.
Frequently asked questions
The Jonuta wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Jonuta, Tabasco, Mexico, at Calle Eusebio Castillo.
The plant serves approximately 8,823 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Mexico.
The plant discharges into the Grijalva River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. It helps protect local waterways and downstream ecosystems.
The plant operates under Mexican regulation NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small agglomerations like Jonuta, secondary treatment is typically required.
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