Overview
San Nicolás Buenos Aires wastewater treatment plant serves 4,564 people in Puebla, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 432.00 cubic meters per day into local water bodies.
The San Nicolás Buenos Aires wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of San Nicolás Buenos Aires, Puebla, Mexico. It serves a population of 4,564 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant's designed capacity is 432.00 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater. For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is typical and adequate for protecting local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Papaloapan River basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the reduction of organic matter and nutrients provided by secondary treatment, helping to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Papaloapan River basin, which flows through the state of Puebla and Veracruz before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for local communities. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies and protecting the ecological health of the Gulf coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Emiliano Zapata in San Nicolás Buenos Aires, Puebla, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 4,564 residents in the municipality of San Nicolás Buenos Aires.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce pollutants before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Papaloapan River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico, helping to protect downstream water quality.
The plant operates under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, Mexico's standard for treated wastewater discharge, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water bodies.
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