Overview
Texcatepec wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Texcatepec, Veracruz, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,825 and has a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day.
Texcatepec wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Texcatepec, in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,825 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater generated by the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the country's water pollution control regulations. The designed capacity of the plant is 172.80 cubic meters per day, and the reported discharge volume matches this capacity, indicating full utilization. The plant operates under Mexico's federal water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to discharge standards set by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river that flows within the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage, reducing organic load and pathogens before discharge. The surrounding environment includes rural and agricultural areas, and the plant helps maintain water quality for downstream ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the broader hydrological system of the Veracruz region. This area drains towards the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to the health of coastal and estuarine habitats. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting aquatic life and supporting the ecological integrity of the downstream environment, which includes diverse freshwater species and migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Ndeka, in the El Capulín area of Texcatepec, Veracruz, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,825 residents of Texcatepec and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment for municipal wastewater in Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and is subject to discharge standards enforced by CONAGUA, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume.
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