Wastewater plants in Mexico

2,540 plants indexed. Showing 718 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.

718 plants matching filters

Cananea Norte

Cananea, Sonora

Cananea Norte is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, serving approximately 7,074 people. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations for small to medium agglomerations.

Not Reported 7,074 Low

Queseria

Quesería, Colima

Queseria wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Quesería in Colima, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 14,193.

Not Reported 14,193 Low

San Pedro

San Pedro, Sinaloa

San Pedro wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,000 residents in San Pedro, Sinaloa, Mexico. The facility is located inland in the Navolato municipality, contributing to local water management.

Not Reported 13,959 Low

Estacion Bamoa

Estación Bamoa (Campo Wilson), Sinaloa

Estacion Bamoa wastewater treatment plant serves Estación Bamoa (Campo Wilson) in Sinaloa, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per second and serves a population of 16,674.

Not Reported 16,674 Low

Constancia

Constancia, Sinaloa

Constancia wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Constancia in Sinaloa, Mexico. It handles a population of approximately 13,782 and operates under Mexican water quality regulations.

Not Reported 13,782 Low

El Diez

Culiacán, Sinaloa

El Diez wastewater treatment plant serves the community of El Diez in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. It handles wastewater from a population of approximately 15,243 people.

Not Reported 15,243 Low

Quila

Quilá, Sinaloa

Quila wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Quilá in Sinaloa, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of 9,102.

Not Reported 9,102 Low

PTAR 1

Reynosa, Tamaulipas

PTAR 1 is a major wastewater treatment plant serving over 720,000 people in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It plays a critical role in managing municipal wastewater in the northeastern border region.

Not Reported 721,413 Medium

Arturo Herrera

Tijuana, Baja California

Arturo Herrera wastewater treatment plant serves Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, with a population equivalent of 97,837. Located near the coast, it operates under Mexican water quality regulations.

Not Reported 97,837 Medium

El Encanto

Emiliano Zapata, Morelos

El Encanto wastewater treatment plant serves Emiliano Zapata, Morelos, Mexico, with a population of approximately 16,429. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, contributing to local water quality management.

Not Reported 16,429 Low

Principal

Saltillo, Coahuila

Principal wastewater treatment plant serves Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 150,273. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 150,273 Low

MarIa Enriqueta

Coatepec, Veracruz

María Enriqueta wastewater treatment plant serves Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico, with a population equivalent of approximately 126,000. The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations.

Not Reported 125,956 Medium

Ampliacion Actopan

Actopan, Hidalgo

Ampliacion Actopan is a wastewater treatment plant serving Actopan, Hidalgo, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 13,691 and operates under Mexican water quality regulations.

Not Reported 13,691 Low

Haciendas de Tizayuca

Tizayuca, Hidalgo

Haciendas de Tizayuca wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 73,000 people in Tizayuca, Hidalgo, Mexico. It operates under Mexican water regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharge standards.

Not Reported 73,018 Low

Estacion Naranjo

Estación Naranjo, Sinaloa

Estacion Naranjo wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,058 people in Sinaloa, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.

Not Reported 9,058 Low

Angostura

Angostura, Sinaloa

Angostura wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,388 people in Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.

Not Reported 12,388 Low

Los Arcos

Acapulco, Guerrero

Los Arcos wastewater treatment plant serves the Progreso area of Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 13,691 and is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast.

Not Reported 13,691 Medium

Rinconada

Acapulco, Guerrero

Rinconada wastewater treatment plant serves the Progreso area of Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 13,691 and is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast.

Not Reported 13,691 Medium

Siglo XXI

Campeche, Campeche

Siglo XXI wastewater treatment plant serves Campeche, Mexico, with a population of approximately 13,691. Located near the coast, it operates under Mexican water quality regulations.

Not Reported 13,691 Medium

Rosario

El Rosario, Sinaloa

Rosario wastewater treatment plant serves El Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico, with a population of approximately 18,912. The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations for inland communities.

Not Reported 18,912 Low

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.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Mexico?

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

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