Overview
Soltepec y Mazapiltepec wastewater treatment plant serves Soltepec, Puebla, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It supports local sanitation for approximately 10,533 residents.
Soltepec y Mazapiltepec is a wastewater treatment plant located in Soltepec, Puebla, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 10,533 people, providing essential sanitation infrastructure for the community. The plant is situated in an inland area, more than 50 km from the coast. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically operate under national regulations such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. It contributes to local water quality management. The treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies within the Puebla region, which ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Papaloapan or Balsas river systems. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting public health in the area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the highlands of Puebla, within the drainage basin that feeds into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's hydrology includes seasonal streams and rivers that support agricultural and ecological systems. Downstream environments include freshwater habitats that are important for biodiversity and local water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Reforma, Soltepec, Puebla, 75140, Mexico, serving the local population.
The plant serves approximately 10,533 people in the Soltepec area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Puebla region, likely flowing into the Gulf of Mexico drainage basin.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental standards, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets limits on pollutants in wastewater discharges.
Plants of this size in Mexico often use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet national discharge standards.
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