Overview
La Palma wastewater treatment plant serves 1,095 people in Veracruz, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 103.68 cubic meters per day into local water bodies.
La Palma is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of La Palma, within the municipality of Tepatlaxco, Veracruz, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,095 residents, making it a small-scale facility in the region. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, but within 50 km of the Gulf of Mexico. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 103.68 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and must comply with official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharge quality. The treated effluent from La Palma likely drains into local streams or rivers that flow toward the Gulf of Mexico. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger hydrological system of Veracruz. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Gulf.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that eventually reach the Gulf of Mexico, a major marine ecosystem. The surrounding watershed in Veracruz supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
La Palma wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of La Palma, in the municipality of Tepatlaxco, Veracruz, Mexico. The address is Calle Guízar y Valencia, La Palma.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,095 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that drain toward the Gulf of Mexico. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
La Palma provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996.
La Palma operates under Mexico's National Water Law and must comply with official standards for discharge quality. For a small plant like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet regulatory requirements for inland discharge.
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