Overview
San Sebastian Tutla wastewater treatment plant serves 3,651 people in Oaxaca, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 345.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The San Sebastian Tutla wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of San Sebastian Tutla, Oaxaca, Mexico. It serves a population of 3,651 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 864.00 cubic meters per day and currently treats 345.60 cubic meters daily. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard required for urban wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in treated wastewater. The plant's operation is part of the national efforts to improve water quality and public health in the region. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Oaxaca coastal watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows through the Oaxaca Valley and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and communities. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats from pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Constitucion in San Sebastian Tutla, Oaxaca, Mexico, serving the local municipality.
The plant serves a population of 3,651 people in the San Sebastian Tutla area.
The plant uses secondary treatment processes to treat municipal wastewater before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations like San Sebastian Tutla, secondary treatment is standard, often using biological processes to meet national water quality standards.
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