Overview
Zacatlan wastewater treatment plant serves Zacatlán, Puebla, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1. 00 and a population served of 67,316. It operates under Mexican water regulations.
The Zacatlan wastewater treatment plant is located in Zacatlán, Puebla, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 67,316. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the city, which lies in the Sierra Norte region of Puebla. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to comply with Mexican Official Standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for wastewater discharge, which set limits on pollutants based on receiving water body type. The designed capacity is 1. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Tecolutla River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.
Environmental context
The Zacatlan plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tecolutla River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and migratory species. The region's mountainous terrain and seasonal rainfall patterns influence water quality and flow, making effective treatment essential for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Zacatlan wastewater treatment plant is located in Zacatlán, Puebla, Mexico, at Calle 5 de Mayo, in the Sierra Norte region.
The plant serves a population of approximately 67,316 people in Zacatlán and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tecolutla River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexican Official Standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which regulate wastewater discharge quality based on the receiving water body.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet NOM-001 limits.
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