Overview
Tucta wastewater treatment plant in Nacajuca, Tabasco, Mexico, serves a population of 3,879 with secondary treatment. It discharges 367.20 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Tucta is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nacajuca, Tabasco, Mexico, serving a small community of approximately 3,879 people. The plant operates secondary treatment, which is standard for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 432.00 cubic meters per day and currently treats 367.20 cubic meters daily, indicating operational efficiency. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent likely flows into local water bodies within the Grijalva River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's tropical climate and proximity to wetlands make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grijalva River basin, which flows through Tabasco and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to extensive wetlands and floodplains. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including coastal lagoons and mangrove forests.
Frequently asked questions
Tucta wastewater treatment plant is located in Nacajuca, Tabasco, Mexico, at Calle Aguacatal. It serves the local community in the Grijalva River basin.
Tucta wastewater treatment plant serves a population of 3,879 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
Tucta treats wastewater using secondary treatment and discharges the effluent into local water bodies within the Grijalva River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
Tucta operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale must meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
For small communities like Nacajuca, secondary treatment is typical, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems. This meets Mexican standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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