Overview
Zona Arqueologica Palenque wastewater treatment plant serves 493 people in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 46.66 units of treated wastewater.
Zona Arqueologica Palenque is a wastewater treatment plant located in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico. It serves a small population of 493 people, reflecting its role in managing wastewater from a localized area near the archaeological site. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and operates within the state of Chiapas, a region known for its tropical climate and rich biodiversity. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 46.66 units and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is appropriate for facilities of this scale, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards for discharge into receiving waters. The treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Grijalva River system, which flows northward to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to the surrounding tropical rainforest. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and communities from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed into the Grijalva River basin, one of Mexico's largest river systems. The Grijalva River flows through Chiapas and Tabasco before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides water for agriculture and human use. The surrounding region includes tropical rainforests that are ecologically significant, hosting diverse flora and fauna. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, near the archaeological site of the same name.
It serves a population of 493 people, making it a small-scale facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Grijalva River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is appropriate for its size and location.
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