Overview
San Pedro Mixtepec wastewater treatment plant serves 2,738 people in Oaxaca, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 259.20 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
The San Pedro Mixtepec wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Pedro Mixtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 2,738 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 10 km of the shoreline, which influences its environmental considerations. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 432.00 m³/day and currently discharges 259.20 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a Mexican facility, it operates under national water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) that set discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually reach the Pacific Ocean. The coastal location means the plant's discharge can affect nearshore marine ecosystems, including beaches and coastal lagoons. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and marine life in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow to the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Oaxaca. This coastal area supports diverse marine habitats, including estuaries and mangrove ecosystems that are important for fish and bird species. The discharge must meet Mexican standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect recreational water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Pedro Mixtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, on Calle Benito Juárez in the El Huarumbo area.
The plant serves approximately 2,738 residents of San Pedro Mixtepec.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that flow to the Pacific Ocean. It is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters.
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