Overview
San Nicolás Tolentino wastewater treatment plant serves 456 people in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, with secondary treatment and a designed capacity of 43.20 volume units.
The San Nicolás Tolentino wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of San Nicolás Tolentino, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It serves a small population of 456 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). The plant has a designed capacity of 43.20 volume units and discharges a similar volume of treated wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it is not subject to the same stringent requirements as larger plants, but it must comply with discharge limits for pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS). It is assumed to be active given the discharge data. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Panuco River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's location more than 10 km from the coast reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the region's rivers and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Panuco River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological systems. The Panuco River flows into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities. The region's semi-arid climate means that water resources are limited, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Nicolás Tolentino, a municipality in the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Its address is Calle Juan Sarabia, San Nicolás Tolentino.
The plant serves a population of 456 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility designed for a rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters.
The plant's treated effluent enters the Panuco River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this semi-arid region.
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