Overview
Toyota wastewater treatment plant in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, serves 2,738 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 259.20 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Pacific coast.
The Toyota wastewater treatment plant is located in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, serving a population of 2,738. Situated in the Zona Río district, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this border city. Operating with secondary treatment, the plant has a designed capacity of 864.00 m³/day and currently discharges 259.20 m³/day. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is standard for municipal plants to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant lies within 10 km of the Pacific coast, and its treated effluent likely drains into the Tijuana River or directly to coastal waters. The region's semi-arid climate and proximity to the US-Mexico border make water quality management critical for both local ecosystems and downstream marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Tijuana River watershed, which flows into the Pacific Ocean near the US-Mexico border. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is an important migratory corridor for seabirds. The region faces challenges from urban runoff and industrial discharges, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting nearshore water quality and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Benito Juárez, Zona Río, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 2,738 people in the Tijuana area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, likely the Tijuana River, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater to reduce organic pollutants.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants of this scale.
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