Overview
Unidad Habitacional Lomas del Coyol serves 18,255 residents in Veracruz, Mexico. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Gulf of Mexico watershed.
Unidad Habitacional Lomas del Coyol is a wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Veracruz in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. It handles wastewater from approximately 18,255 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Mexican water management frameworks. As a plant in Mexico, it operates under the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards for wastewater discharge. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico, a sensitive marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The coastal location means that proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent drains into the Gulf of Mexico via local waterways in the Veracruz region. The Gulf of Mexico is a large marine ecosystem that supports commercial fisheries, coral reefs, and migratory species. Nutrient loading from untreated or poorly treated wastewater can contribute to eutrophication and harmful algal blooms in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico, at Avenida Independencia in the Centro district.
The plant serves approximately 18,255 residents in the Veracruz area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually flow into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards for wastewater discharge.
For medium agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard to meet national discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
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