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

Fraccionamiento La Natura

Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes

Fraccionamiento La Natura wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 16,330 people in Aguascalientes, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater.

Not Reported 16,330 Low

Asientos

Asientos, Aguascalientes

Asientos wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Asientos in Aguascalientes, Mexico. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 9,326 people.

Not Reported 9,326 Low

CoquimatlAn

Coquimatlán, Colima

Coquimatlán wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Coquimatlán in Colima, Mexico, with a population of 12,778. The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations.

Not Reported 12,778 Low

San Bartolo

Acolman, Estado de México

San Bartolo wastewater treatment plant serves Acolman, Estado de México, Mexico. It treats wastewater from approximately 11,865 people, supporting local sanitation and water quality.

Not Reported 11,865 Low

PTAR Este

Matamoros, Tamaulipas

PTAR Este is a major wastewater treatment plant serving Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It handles a population of 269,975 and is located inland, discharging into local water bodies.

Not Reported 269,975 Medium

Mata Cocuite II

Veracruz, Veracruz

Mata Cocuite II is a wastewater treatment plant in Veracruz, Mexico, serving approximately 79,407 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Gulf of Mexico watershed.

Not Reported 79,407 Medium

La Raya

San Juan Bautista la Raya, Oaxaca

La Raya wastewater treatment plant serves San Juan Bautista la Raya, Oaxaca, Mexico, with a population of over 273,000. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 273,818 Medium

Montemorelos II

Montemorelos, Nuevo León

Montemorelos II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 27,573 people in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for wastewater management.

Not Reported 27,573 Low

El Prado

Tijuana, Baja California

El Prado wastewater treatment plant serves 13,722 people in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Located within 50 km of the Pacific coast, it operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 13,722 Medium

Club Britania Diamante

Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro

Club Britania Diamante is a wastewater treatment plant in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico, serving approximately 14,604 people. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 14,604 Low

Tapachula Sur Oriente

Tapachula, Chiapas

Tapachula Sur Oriente serves approximately 91,000 people in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Mexico's national wastewater regulations.

Not Reported 91,273 Medium

Birmania

Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí

Birmania wastewater treatment plant serves Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, with a population of 81,677. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 81,677 Low

Cerritos

Cerritos, San Luis Potosí

Cerritos wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Cerritos in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, with a population of 7,074. The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations for small agglomerations.

Not Reported 7,074 Low

Sur

Corregidora, Querétaro

The Sur wastewater treatment plant serves Corregidora, Querétaro, Mexico, with a population equivalent of 222,021. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for large agglomerations.

Not Reported 222,021 Medium

Amealco de Bonfil

Amealco de Bonfil, Querétaro

Amealco de Bonfil wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Amealco de Bonfil in Querétaro, Mexico, with a population of approximately 16,887. The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations for inland communities.

Not Reported 16,887 Low

Los Arroyos

Hermosillo, Sonora

Los Arroyos wastewater treatment plant serves Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, with a population of approximately 52,000. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, discharging into the local watershed.

Not Reported 52,171 Low

Ciudad Altamirano

Ciudad Altamirano, Guerrero

Ciudad Altamirano wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 28,000 residents in Guerrero, Mexico. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 28,231 Low

Camargo

Camargo, Chihuahua

Camargo wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico, with a population of approximately 45,874. It is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies.

Not Reported 45,874 Low

TepechitlAn

Tepechitlán, Zacatecas

Tepechitlán wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tepechitlán in Zacatecas, Mexico. The facility provides essential sanitation for approximately 6,465 residents.

Not Reported 6,465 Low

RIo Grande

Río Grande, Zacatecas

RIo Grande wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Río Grande in Zacatecas, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 32,520.

Not Reported 32,520 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.

Who operates wastewater treatment in Mexico?

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

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Mexico?

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

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