Overview
Mina wastewater treatment plant serves 4,564 people in Mina, Nuevo León, Mexico, with secondary treatment and a designed capacity of 432 m³/day.
The Mina wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Mina, in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 4,564 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated in an inland area, over 10 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the region's water management infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 432 m³/day and a discharge volume of 432 m³/day, the facility operates at full capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into rivers and streams, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Rio Grande basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use. The region's semi-arid climate makes water resources particularly sensitive to pollution, so effective wastewater treatment is essential for maintaining ecosystem balance and preventing eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The Mina wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Mina, in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, at Calle General Eduardo E. Guerra, Centro.
The plant serves approximately 4,564 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Rio Grande basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory standards for discharge into surface waters.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is required for discharges into rivers and streams to protect water quality.
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