Miraflores Wastewater Treatment Plant, Puxcatán, Tabasco, Mexico

Miraflores is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Puxcatán, a locality in the municipality of Tacotalpa, Tabasco, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 1,825 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity matches the current discharge volume of 172.80 m³/day, indicating full utilization of its treatment capacity. Treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Grijalva River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological systems. The Grijalva River flows into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream.

The plant is situated inland in the Grijalva River basin, a region characterized by tropical climate and high rainfall. Treated wastewater likely enters tributaries of the Grijalva River, which flows northward into the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment includes wetlands and coastal lagoons that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.