Villa Juanita Wastewater Treatment Plant, Estación Juanita, Veracruz, Mexico

Villa Juanita is a wastewater treatment plant located in Estación Juanita, within the municipality of San Juan Evangelista, Veracruz, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,086 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge into water bodies. The designed capacity is 518.40 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Papaloapan River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health.

The plant discharges into the Papaloapan River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is used for irrigation and fishing. The secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the river and coastal zone.