Overview
San Andres wastewater treatment plant in San Andrés, Hidalgo, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,282. It discharges 216.00 volume units of treated wastewater.
San Andres is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Andrés, within the municipality of San Bartolo Tutotepec, Hidalgo, Mexico. It serves a small community of 2,282 residents, providing essential sanitation services in this rural area of central Mexico. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 216.00 volume units and currently treats a similar volume, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment helps safeguard downstream ecosystems and water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Pánuco River basin, which flows through Hidalgo and Veracruz before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the river and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The San Andres wastewater treatment plant is located in San Andrés, within the municipality of San Bartolo Tutotepec, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 2,282 residents in the local community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is mandatory for municipal plants to meet these standards and protect water bodies.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Pánuco River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
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