Overview
LAzaro CArdenas KM6 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Tihuatlán, Veracruz, Mexico, serving approximately 4,200 people with a discharge volume of 397.44 cubic meters.
LAzaro CArdenas KM6 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tihuatlán, Veracruz, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,199 people and operates with a secondary treatment level, which is typical for communities of this size in Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 397.44 cubic meters and discharges a similar volume of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Mexican regulations for wastewater discharge. The treated effluent from LAzaro CArdenas KM6 is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and public health by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow toward the Gulf of Mexico, a major marine ecosystem supporting diverse fisheries and coastal habitats. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall influence runoff and dilution capacity. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects downstream water quality in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tihuatlán, Veracruz, Mexico, at Hermenegildo Galeana, Terrenos del Lote San Miguel Mecatepec.
The plant serves approximately 4,199 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow toward the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Mexican wastewater treatment plants operate under NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for communities of this size.
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