Overview
Unidad Habitacional Irina G Mondragon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico. It serves 274 people with a designed capacity of 30.24 m³/day and a discharge volume of 25.92 m³/day.
Unidad Habitacional Irina G Mondragon is a wastewater treatment plant located in Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico. The facility serves a small population of 274 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the local sanitation infrastructure. The plant has a designed capacity of 30.24 m³/day and currently discharges 25.92 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and solids removal. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of the surrounding environment. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the region, supporting downstream ecosystems and water resources in the state of Veracruz.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body within the state of Veracruz, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader watershed that includes rivers and coastal lagoons. Proper treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico, at Ciprés, Colonia Chapultepec, Poza Rica, Terrenos del Lote 3 "Poza Rica", Poza Rica de Hidalgo.
The plant serves a population of 274 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, which eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants into national waters.
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