Overview
La Hulería is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 1,061 people in Colonia Agrícola la Hulería, Tabasco, Mexico. It discharges 345.60 cubic meters of treated water daily.
La Hulería is a secondary wastewater treatment plant located in Colonia Agrícola la Hulería, within the municipality of Balancán, Tabasco, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 1,061 residents, reflecting its role in a rural agricultural community. Its location in the southeastern region of Mexico places it in a tropical climate zone with significant rainfall and wetland ecosystems. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into national waters to meet quality standards for parameters such as biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 345.60 cubic meters per day and discharges a matching volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated effluent from La Hulería likely drains into local waterways that feed into the Grijalva River basin, one of Mexico's largest river systems. The Grijalva River flows northward into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Grijalva River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports tropical wetlands and floodplain forests that are ecologically sensitive, providing habitat for species such as the Morelet's crocodile and various waterfowl. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and pathogens, helping to maintain water quality in this biodiverse region.
Frequently asked questions
La Hulería is located in Colonia Agrícola la Hulería, in the municipality of Balancán, Tabasco, Mexico. The full address is Parque Central la Hulería, Colonia Agrícola la Hulería, Balancán, Tabasco, 86943.
The plant serves a population of 1,061 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a rural agricultural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Grijalva River basin. The discharge volume is 345.60 cubic meters per day.
La Hulería provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulation NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 for discharges into national waters. This level removes most organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant protects the Grijalva River basin, one of Mexico's largest river systems, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Secondary treatment helps prevent pollution in these waters.
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