Tierra Nueva Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tierra Nueva Tercera Sección, Tabasco, Mexico

Tierra Nueva is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tierra Nueva Tercera Sección, a locality in the municipality of Huimanguillo, Tabasco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,054 people, providing secondary treatment to manage municipal wastewater. It is an inland facility, situated away from coastal areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 259.20 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 194.40 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Grijalva River basin and the surrounding ecosystems. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activities make proper wastewater management essential for maintaining water quality and public health.

The plant discharges into the Grijalva River basin, which flows through Tabasco into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.