Overview
Tepetlán wastewater treatment plant in Veracruz, Mexico, serves 3,651 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 345.60 cubic meters daily, operating at 80% of its 432.00 m³/day design capacity.
Tepetlán is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tepetlán, Veracruz, Mexico. It serves a population of 3,651 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in the inland region of Veracruz, away from coastal areas. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996. It has a design capacity of 432.00 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 345.60 cubic meters daily, indicating an 80% utilization rate. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the region's river systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated sewage, supporting water quality in the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Gulf of Mexico, part of the larger Papaloapan River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality in the Gulf's coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Progreso, Tepetlán, Veracruz, 91433, Mexico, serving the local municipality.
The plant serves a population of 3,651 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow toward the Gulf of Mexico, part of the Papaloapan River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Mexican regulation NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small agglomerations like Tepetlán, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet standards.
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