Overview
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán wastewater treatment plant in Oaxaca, Mexico, serves 6,389 people with secondary treatment and a capacity of 604.80 volume units.
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico. The facility serves a population of 6,389 and operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for small to medium agglomerations in Mexico under national water quality regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 604.80 volume units and a discharge volume of 604.80, indicating full utilization of its capacity. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Papaloapan River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Papaloapan River basin, which flows through Oaxaca and Veracruz before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, at Calle Hidalgo, Ojito de Agua.
The plant serves a population of 6,389 people.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Papaloapan River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico, helping protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving small to medium communities.
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