Overview
Unidad Habitacional Ingenio Tres Valles is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,953 people in Colonia Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, Tres Valles, Veracruz, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Unidad Habitacional Ingenio Tres Valles is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Zapotal, Colonia Adolfo Ruiz Cortines (Colonia Obrera), Tres Valles, Veracruz, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 10,953 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Mexico, it is subject to the country's federal water laws, including the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge standards for pollutants. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Papaloapan River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Papaloapan River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater and estuarine species, including fish and crustaceans important for local livelihoods. The coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, with mangroves and wetlands that provide habitat for migratory birds and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in El Zapotal, Colonia Adolfo Ruiz Cortines (Colonia Obrera), Tres Valles, Veracruz, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 10,953 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Papaloapan River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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