Overview
San Andres Tuxtla wastewater treatment plant serves the city of San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, Mexico. It handles a population of approximately 36,509 and operates under Mexican water regulations.
The San Andres Tuxtla wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of San Andrés Tuxtla, in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. The facility serves a population of about 36,509 people, making it a medium-sized municipal treatment plant in the region. As a Mexican wastewater treatment facility, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set standards for wastewater discharge and treatment. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, and proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Papaloapan River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving water bodies in this area support a variety of aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and are part of a larger coastal ecosystem. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological balance of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, Mexico, at Calle Gutiérrez Zamora.
The plant serves approximately 36,509 people in the San Andrés Tuxtla area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Papaloapan River basin and eventually reach the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national water quality standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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