Overview
Pueblo Nuevo wastewater treatment plant serves 1,150 people in Pueblo Nuevo de Porfirio Díaz, Puebla, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment with a designed capacity of 108.86 volume units.
Pueblo Nuevo is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pueblo Nuevo de Porfirio Díaz, within the municipality of Chietla, Puebla, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,150 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community. As a secondary treatment plant, it employs biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. Under Mexico's national water regulations (Ley de Aguas Nacionales), wastewater treatment plants serving communities of this size are required to meet specific effluent quality standards. The plant's designed capacity of 108.86 volume units aligns with the estimated wastewater generation from its service population. Secondary treatment is the standard for municipal plants in this population tier. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological system, which ultimately drains into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems. The Balsas River flows southwestward into the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and reduces pollution impacts on the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for various fish and bird species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain ecological balance in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Morelos in Pueblo Nuevo de Porfirio Díaz, within the municipality of Chietla, Puebla, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,150 residents of Pueblo Nuevo de Porfirio Díaz and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales, which sets effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for plants of this scale.
The plant has a designed capacity of 108.86 volume units, which is matched to the wastewater generation from its service population of 1,150 people.
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