Tangamanga I A Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Tangamanga I A is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Luis Potosí, the capital city of the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,282 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility within the urban infrastructure of the city. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to Mexico's official standards for wastewater treatment, specifically NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged into national waters. Plants of this scale typically employ primary or secondary treatment to meet regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from Tangamanga I A is discharged into the local drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Pánuco River basin. This river system drains into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agricultural and industrial uses downstream. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of this important basin.

Tangamanga I A discharges into the Pánuco River basin, which flows through central Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico. The basin supports a variety of aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water source for surrounding communities. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream habitats and water quality.