Overview
Santiago Coltzingo wastewater treatment plant in Puebla, Mexico, serves 1,643 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 155.52 cubic meters daily, operating at 60% of its 259.20 m³/day design capacity.
Santiago Coltzingo wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Tlahuapan, Puebla, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,643 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It operates at a capacity utilization of 60%, treating 155.52 cubic meters per day against a design capacity of 259.20 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment plant, Santiago Coltzingo meets the standard level of treatment required for small communities in Mexico under the national water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The plant's discharge volume and capacity indicate it is appropriately sized for the local population, with room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Balsas River basin, which flows southwest to the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and communities in central Mexico. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Miguel Hidalgo in Santiago Coltzingo, Tlahuapan, Puebla, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,643 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
The plant discharges 155.52 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day.
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