Overview
Tlacotalpan wastewater treatment plant serves 913 people in Veracruz, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 86.40 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
The Tlacotalpan wastewater treatment plant is located in the historic town of Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, Mexico. It serves a small population of 913 residents, reflecting the scale of a rural community facility. The plant is situated in a coastal region near the Gulf of Mexico. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 864.00 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 86.40 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into coastal waters to meet quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) makes it important for protecting nearby coastal ecosystems and the Papaloapan River delta, a region known for its biodiversity and wetlands.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Papaloapan River basin, which flows into the Alvarado Lagoon system and then the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal region supports mangroves, estuaries, and diverse aquatic life. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge, protecting downstream fisheries and the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, Mexico, at Plaza Zaragoza, in the historic town center.
The plant serves a population of 913 people, typical for a small community in the region.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Papaloapan River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required by Mexican regulations for discharges into coastal waters.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters, including coastal zones.
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