Overview
Playas Catazaja wastewater treatment plant serves Catazajá, Chiapas, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 567.65 m³/day and treats 345.60 m³/day for a population of 3,651.
Playas Catazaja is a wastewater treatment plant located in Catazajá, Chiapas, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 3,651 residents in this inland community, operating as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment and has a designed capacity of 567.65 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of 345.60 cubic meters. As a small-scale facility, it aligns with Mexican regulatory standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) that set discharge limits for pollutants based on receiving water body type. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Grijalva-Usumacinta basin, one of Mexico's most significant hydrological regions. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and flows into the Gulf of Mexico, making proper treatment essential for downstream environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grijalva-Usumacinta basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This region features extensive wetlands and floodplains that support rich biodiversity, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle 16 de Septiembre in Catazajá, Chiapas, Mexico. It serves the local community as part of the municipal wastewater system.
The plant serves approximately 3,651 residents in the Catazajá area, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Grijalva-Usumacinta basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges based on the receiving water body type.
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