Overview
San Juan Epatlán wastewater treatment plant serves the community of San Juan Epatlán in Puebla, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It processes 302.40 cubic meters of wastewater daily, supporting local sanitation.
San Juan Epatlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Juan Epatlán, within the state of Puebla, Mexico. The facility provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 3,195 residents, ensuring that wastewater is treated before discharge. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 302.40 cubic meters per day and currently treats a similar volume, indicating full utilization. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), secondary treatment is the standard for municipal plants of this scale, aiming to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting both human use and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which flows through central Mexico and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and local communities. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Juan Epatlán, a town in the state of Puebla, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 3,195 residents of San Juan Epatlán and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Balsas River basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for municipal plants in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants.
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