Overview
Tanque Tenorio is a wastewater treatment plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, serving a population of 2,282. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for small-scale municipal treatment.
Tanque Tenorio is a wastewater treatment facility located in the historic center of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Serving a population of approximately 2,282, it is classified as a small-scale municipal plant within the urban infrastructure of San Luis Potosí city. As a small agglomeration in Mexico, the plant is subject to national wastewater standards under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale typically employ primary or secondary treatment to meet regulatory requirements for organic matter and solids removal. The plant discharges into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Pánuco River basin and reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water users.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the highlands of central Mexico, within the Pánuco River basin. Treated effluent from the plant enters local waterways that drain into the Pánuco River, which flows eastward to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient and pathogen pollution in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
Tanque Tenorio is located in the historic center of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, on Calle Ignacio Zaragoza.
The plant serves a population of 2,282 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Pánuco River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
Small plants in Mexico often use primary or secondary treatment processes such as septic tanks, anaerobic lagoons, or activated sludge to meet national standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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