Overview
Nicolas Bravo wastewater treatment plant in Paraíso, Tabasco, Mexico, serves 4,564 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 432.00 volume units daily into the coastal environment near the Gulf of Mexico.
The Nicolas Bravo wastewater treatment plant is located in Paraíso, Tabasco, Mexico, serving a population of 4,564. This secondary treatment facility is situated within 10 km of the coast, indicating its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 432.00 volume units and currently discharges 432.00 volume units of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant in Mexico, it operates under the national water quality regulations administered by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's capacity utilization appears to be at full capacity based on the discharge volume matching the designed capacity. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico via local drainage systems. The coastal waters of Tabasco support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries. The secondary treatment provided helps mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads to the sensitive coastal ecosystem, though proximity to the coast increases the potential for environmental impact if treatment performance fluctuates.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico near Paraíso, Tabasco. This region is part of the Grijalva-Usumacinta basin, one of Mexico's largest hydrological systems, which drains into the southern Gulf. The coastal zone supports mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and important fisheries. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollution but does not remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which can contribute to eutrophication in sensitive coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Nicolas Bravo wastewater treatment plant is located in Paraíso, Tabasco, Mexico, near the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 4,564 people in the Paraíso area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal environment near the Gulf of Mexico. It provides secondary treatment before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexican water quality regulations enforced by CONAGUA. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect water quality.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants serving small populations typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet national discharge standards.
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