Overview
Unidad Habitacional Jacarandas is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Cosoleacaque, Veracruz, Mexico, serving a population of 4,564. It discharges 432.00 units of treated wastewater daily.
Unidad Habitacional Jacarandas is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cosoleacaque, Veracruz, Mexico. It serves a population of 4,564 residents in the Las Jacarandas neighborhood, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 864.00 units and currently processes 432.00 units daily. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the national water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). This level typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets discharge standards for environmental protection. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Coatzacoalcos River basin and the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. The plant plays a vital role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Coatzacoalcos River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for local fisheries and biodiversity. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida de las Jacarandas, Las Jacarandas, Colonia El Naranjito, Cosoleacaque, Veracruz, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 4,564 residents in the Las Jacarandas neighborhood of Cosoleacaque.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water bodies. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving communities of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 864.00 units and currently processes 432.00 units of wastewater daily, operating at about 50% capacity.
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