Overview
Quecholac y Felipe Angeles wastewater treatment plant serves Quecholac, Puebla, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and serves a population of 15,666.
Quecholac y Felipe Angeles is a wastewater treatment plant located in Quecholac, Puebla, Mexico. It serves a population of 15,666 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies. As a Mexican wastewater treatment facility, it operates under national regulations such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration of around 15,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards. The plant's treated effluent likely flows into the local drainage basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico via rivers such as the Atoyac or Papaloapan. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, supporting biodiversity and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico via rivers like the Atoyac or Papaloapan. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida Independencia, Quecholac, Puebla, 75460, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 15,666.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage basin, which eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico via rivers such as the Atoyac or Papaloapan.
The plant operates under Mexican regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national standards, reducing organic matter and suspended solids.
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