Overview
Santa María Guelacé wastewater treatment plant in Oaxaca, Mexico, serves 2,738 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 259.20 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 432.00 m³/day.
Santa María Guelacé is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Santa María Guelacé, Oaxaca, Mexico. It serves a population of 2,738 and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this community in southern Mexico. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge. With a designed capacity of 432.00 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 259.20 m³/day, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the rivers of Oaxaca. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage system within the Oaxaca region, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and communities. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Benito Juárez, Santa María Guelacé, Oaxaca, 70460, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 2,738 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via Oaxaca's river systems.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving communities of this size.
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