Overview
Unidad Habitacional Cecadys is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico, serving 2,108 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the region's water management.
Unidad Habitacional Cecadys is a wastewater treatment plant located in Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico. It serves a population of 2,108 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates within the regulatory framework of Mexico's water management system. The plant has a designed capacity of 199.58 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 199.58 cubic meters per day, indicating full capacity utilization. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard treatment requirements for urban wastewater in Mexico, which typically involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Jamapa River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jamapa River basin, which flows through Veracruz and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is used for irrigation and recreation. The secondary treatment reduces pollutant loads, helping to maintain the ecological health of the river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico, at Avenida 3, Barrio de San Miguel, Centro.
The plant serves 2,108 residents in the Córdoba area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Jamapa River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for municipal wastewater in Mexico, typically involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants to protect water quality and public health.
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