Suclumpa Wastewater Treatment Plant, Salto de Agua, Chiapas, Mexico

Suclumpa is a wastewater treatment plant located in Salto de Agua, Chiapas, Mexico. It serves a population of 1,734 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates within the regulatory framework of Mexico's national water laws. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its size and typical for small communities in Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 164.16 cubic meters daily, indicating near-capacity operation. Secondary treatment generally involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely tributaries of the Grijalva River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region, supporting both environmental health and community well-being.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Grijalva River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.