Overview
Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo wastewater treatment plant in Tututepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a small population of 913. It discharges treated water near the Pacific coast.
The Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo wastewater treatment plant is located in Tututepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, serving a small community of 913 residents. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is typical for small agglomerations in coastal areas of Mexico. With a designed capacity of 285.12 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 86.40 cubic meters per day, the plant manages local wastewater effectively. Mexico's wastewater treatment regulations, governed by NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, set discharge standards for pollutants, and secondary treatment helps meet these requirements for protecting coastal waters. The plant's proximity to the Pacific Ocean means its effluent enters a sensitive coastal environment. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the Pacific, supporting marine biodiversity and local fisheries. Proper treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the health of nearby beaches and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a coastal watershed that flows directly to the Pacific Ocean near Tututepec. This region supports diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans important for local livelihoods. The coastal waters are part of a broader ecosystem that includes mangrove lagoons and estuaries, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and require careful management of treated wastewater to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tututepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, on Calle Revolución. It serves the local community of Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo.
The plant serves a population of 913 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical for rural or semi-urban communities in coastal Oaxaca.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows to the Pacific Ocean. Given its coastal location within 10 km of the coast, the discharge likely enters a river or estuary system before reaching the sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996. This level removes most organic matter and suspended solids, reducing environmental impact on receiving waters.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment helps meet these standards, especially important for coastal plants to protect marine ecosystems.
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