Overview
Pijijiapan wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Pijijiapan in Chiapas, Mexico. It is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit.
Pijijiapan wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Pijijiapan, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,429 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, which influences its environmental context. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant operates under national regulations, including the Mexican Official Standards (NOMs) for wastewater treatment. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's discharge likely flows into local watercourses that drain into the Pacific Ocean, potentially affecting coastal ecosystems. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal region of Chiapas, within 50 km of the Pacific Ocean. Its treated wastewater likely discharges into local rivers or streams that flow into the Pacific, affecting nearshore marine environments. The area supports important coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pijijiapan, Chiapas, Mexico, at Avenida Primera Norte Poniente, in the 30540 postal code area.
The plant serves approximately 16,429 people in the city of Pijijiapan and surrounding areas.
The plant likely discharges treated wastewater into local rivers or streams that flow toward the Pacific Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
As a Mexican facility, it operates under the Mexican Official Standards (NOMs), particularly NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican discharge standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and solids.
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