Wastewater plants in Mexico

2,540 plants indexed. Showing 162 matching current filters.

Wastewater treatment in Mexico is operated by Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) and local water utilities. Coverage has grown rapidly but remains uneven across the country. UtilityRadar indexes 2540 wastewater treatment plants in Mexico with a combined designed capacity of 879,569 m³/day. The largest plant on file is Lomita de Paso Blanco, treating 8,640 m³/day.

Wastewater treatment in Mexico is operated by Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) and local water utilities. Coverage has grown rapidly but remains uneven across the country.

Plant directory coverage

UtilityRadar's directory currently lists 2,540 wastewater treatment plants across Mexico. Together these plants represent a combined designed capacity of approximately 879,569 m³/day.

Treatment levels

By treatment level, the directory contains 1807 secondary, 15 primary-treatment plants. Secondary treatment (typically activated sludge with biological nutrient removal) is the most common standard.

Largest plant

The largest plant indexed for Mexico is Lomita de Paso Blanco, with a designed capacity of 8,640 m³/day.

About our data

Plant records are aggregated from publicly available regulatory data (US EPA ECHO, EU UWWTD reporting, national water authority publications), augmented by direct operator information and verified via Google Maps coordinates. Each record includes location, treatment level, capacity where known, operator and operational status. To browse plants by treatment level worldwide, see our secondary and advanced filter views, or read our guide to how sewage treatment works.

162 plants matching filters

Laguna Real

Veracruz, Veracruz

Laguna Real wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Veracruz, Mexico, with a population of approximately 23,366. Located in the state of Veracruz, it operates under Mexico's national wastewater regulations.

Not Reported 23,366 Medium

Cerritos

Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Cerritos wastewater treatment plant serves the Mazatlán area in Sinaloa, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day, supporting a population of 13,691.

Not Reported 13,691 Medium

Mezcales

Mezcales, Nayarit

Mezcales wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,953 people in Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico. Located near the Pacific coast, it plays a role in protecting local water quality.

Not Reported 10,953 Medium

Santa Fe

Tijuana, Baja California

Santa Fe wastewater treatment plant serves 11,957 people in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the Tijuana River watershed.

Not Reported 11,957 Medium

Salina Cruz II RefinerIa Pemex

Salina Cruz, Oaxaca

Salina Cruz II Refinería Pemex is a wastewater treatment plant in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, serving approximately 24,661 people. It is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast.

Not Reported 24,661 Medium

Salina Cruz I

Salina Cruz, Oaxaca

Salina Cruz I is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, serving approximately 24,661 people. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast.

Not Reported 24,661 Medium

Paso Limonero

Acapulco, Guerrero

Paso Limonero wastewater treatment plant serves Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. It is located near the Pacific coast and serves a population of approximately 16,580.

Not Reported 16,580 Medium

El Espinal

El Espinal, Oaxaca

El Espinal wastewater treatment plant serves the community of El Espinal in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is located within 50 km of the coast and handles a population of approximately 10,953.

Not Reported 10,953 Medium

Centenario

Chetumal, Quintana Roo

Centenario wastewater treatment plant serves Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, with a population of 66,169. It is located near the coast and operates under Mexican water quality regulations.

Not Reported 66,169 Medium

Norte

Cancún, Quintana Roo

Norte wastewater treatment plant serves Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, with a population of 76,316. Located near the Caribbean coast, it operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 76,316 Medium

Playa Norte

Veracruz, Veracruz

Playa Norte wastewater treatment plant serves Veracruz, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It supports a population of 72,561 and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 72,561 Medium

Unidad Habitacional Lomas del Coyol

Veracruz, Veracruz

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.

Not Reported 18,255 Medium

Unidad Habitacional La Floresta No 1

Veracruz, Veracruz

Unidad Habitacional La Floresta No 1 is a wastewater treatment plant in Veracruz, Mexico, serving approximately 25,850 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Gulf of Mexico watershed.

Not Reported 25,850 Low

Coatzacoalcos Peloteros

Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz

Coatzacoalcos Peloteros wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 196,000 people in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the local watershed.

Not Reported 196,236 Medium

Unidad Habitacional Costa de Oro

Boca del Río, Veracruz

Unidad Habitacional Costa de Oro is a wastewater treatment plant in Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, serving over 137,000 people. It is located near the coast and operates under Mexican wastewater regulations.

Not Reported 137,822 Medium

Altamira La Florida

Altamira, Tamaulipas

Altamira La Florida wastewater treatment plant serves 27,382 people in Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, discharging treated effluent into the Gulf of Mexico watershed.

Not Reported 27,382 Medium

Ciudad Paraiso

Paraíso, Tabasco

Ciudad Paraiso wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Paraíso, Tabasco, Mexico, with a population of approximately 38,571. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Gulf of Mexico watershed.

Not Reported 38,571 Medium

Ciudad de Comalcalco

Comalcalco, Tabasco

Ciudad de Comalcalco wastewater treatment plant serves Comalcalco, Tabasco, Mexico, with a population of 41,393. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into local water bodies.

Not Reported 41,393 Medium

Vicente Guerrero

Vicente Guerrero, Tabasco

Vicente Guerrero wastewater treatment plant serves 14,367 people in Centla, Tabasco, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 14,367 Medium

Puerto PeNasco

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora

Puerto Peñasco wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal city of Puerto Peñasco in Sonora, Mexico. It treats wastewater for approximately 72,895 residents, supporting the local community and environment.

Not Reported 72,895 Medium

Frequently asked

How many wastewater treatment plants are in Mexico?

UtilityRadar indexes 2540 wastewater treatment plants in Mexico, with treatment level, capacity, operator and discharge data on each record.

Who operates wastewater treatment in Mexico?

Among the plants on this page, the most-referenced operator is CEAS Tabasco. UtilityRadar's records show 3 plants linked to this operator.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Mexico?

Among the indexed plants, Cerritos has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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