Overview
Unidad Habitacional Costa de Oro is a wastewater treatment plant in Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, serving over 137,000 people. It is located near the coast and operates under Mexican wastewater regulations.
Unidad Habitacional Costa de Oro is a wastewater treatment plant located in the El Estero neighborhood of Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 137,822, placing it in the large agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. It is situated in a coastal urban area near the Gulf of Mexico. As a large-scale plant in Mexico, it is subject to the country's federal wastewater standards, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet regulatory requirements for coastal discharge. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico, likely via local drainage channels or the Jamapa River system. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the nearshore zone and prevent eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of Mexico, likely through the Jamapa River or coastal lagoons in the Boca del Río area. This region supports mangrove ecosystems and serves as a nursery for fish and crustaceans. The coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective treatment to prevent nutrient loading and harmful algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the El Estero neighborhood of Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, near the Gulf of Mexico coast.
The plant serves approximately 137,822 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Gulf of Mexico, likely via local drainage systems or the Jamapa River, which flows into the coastal zone.
The plant operates under Mexican federal standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters, including coastal areas.
For large agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typical to meet discharge standards, especially for coastal plants to protect marine ecosystems.
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