Overview
San Andres Yahuitlalpan wastewater treatment plant serves the community in Puebla, Mexico, with secondary treatment and a designed capacity of 146.88 volume units.
San Andres Yahuitlalpan wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Zautla, Puebla, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 1,552 residents. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect public health and the environment. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity matches the current discharge volume of 146.88 units, indicating that the facility operates at full capacity to meet the community's wastewater needs. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Papaloapan River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Papaloapan River basin, which flows through the state of Veracruz and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically important, supporting wetlands and mangrove ecosystems that provide habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Benito Juarez in San Andres Yahuitlalpan, within the municipality of Zautla, Puebla, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,552 residents of San Andres Yahuitlalpan and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Papaloapan River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic pollutants and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory standards for municipal wastewater.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants serving small communities like this one typically require secondary treatment to protect receiving water bodies.
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