Overview
Susula wastewater treatment plant in Susulá, Yucatán, Mexico, serves 228 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 630.72 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 1598.40.
The Susula wastewater treatment plant is located in the small community of Susulá, within the municipality of Mérida in the state of Yucatán, Mexico. It serves a population of 228 residents, making it a small-scale facility focused on local wastewater management. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1598.40 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 630.72 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. Mexican wastewater regulations, such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, set discharge limits for pollutants, and secondary treatment typically meets these standards for municipal wastewater. The treated effluent from Susula likely drains into the region's karstic aquifer system, which is characteristic of the Yucatán Peninsula. This aquifer is the primary water source for the area and supports cenotes and wetlands of ecological importance. Proper treatment is essential to protect groundwater quality and the sensitive karst ecosystem.
Environmental context
The Yucatán Peninsula is underlain by porous limestone, so treated wastewater from Susula likely infiltrates into the regional karst aquifer. This aquifer feeds numerous cenotes and supports diverse aquatic life, including endemic species. The groundwater eventually discharges into the Gulf of Mexico, making pollution prevention critical for coastal and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Susula plant is located at Calle 23 in the community of Susulá, within the municipality of Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 228 residents, making it a small-scale facility for local wastewater treatment.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexican regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged to water bodies.
The plant protects the Yucatán's karst aquifer, which supplies drinking water and sustains cenotes and wetlands. Proper treatment prevents contamination of this sensitive groundwater system.
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