Overview
Playa del Carmen II Saastun Ha is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Quintana Roo, Mexico, serving approximately 52,197 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, highlighting its role in protecting the Caribbean Sea.
Playa del Carmen II Saastun Ha is a wastewater treatment plant located in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The facility serves a population of around 52,197 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the Parque Leona Vicario area, a key part of the city's wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican plant, it operates under national water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) which set discharge limits for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means it likely employs additional measures to protect sensitive marine environments. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Caribbean Sea via local groundwater or surface water channels. This coastal discharge requires careful management to safeguard the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-largest barrier reef in the world, which supports diverse marine life and tourism. The plant plays a critical role in preventing untreated sewage from reaching these ecologically and economically vital waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Caribbean Sea, a globally significant marine ecosystem. The receiving waters are part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, which supports coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds. These habitats are sensitive to nutrient pollution and pathogens, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in this coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Parque Leona Vicario, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, 77720.
The plant serves approximately 52,197 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Caribbean Sea via local drainage, requiring compliance with Mexican discharge standards to protect coastal ecosystems.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters.
For medium agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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