Overview
San Miguel Abejones is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 274 people in Abejones, Oaxaca, Mexico. It discharges 25.92 m³/day of treated wastewater and is located inland, over 10 km from the coast.
San Miguel Abejones is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Abejones, in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 274 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates with secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 172.80 m³/day and currently discharges 25.92 m³/day of treated wastewater. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into national waters, and the plant's operation aligns with these standards. The facility is part of Mexico's national wastewater infrastructure, managed by local water authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Papaloapan River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's freshwater systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Papaloapan River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems. The Papaloapan River flows into the Gulf of Mexico near the city of Alvarado, supporting diverse aquatic habitats including wetlands and estuaries. The region's tropical climate and mountainous terrain make water quality management critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Abejones, a town in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Its coordinates are 17.435 N, -96.607 W.
The plant serves a population of 274 people, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Papaloapan River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican discharge standards.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is typical for plants of this scale in rural areas.
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