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

Chilapa de Alvarez

Chilapa de Álvarez, Guerrero

Chilapa de Alvarez wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 31,945 residents in Guerrero, Mexico. The facility is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, discharging into local water bodies.

Not Reported 31,945 Low

Hermosillo

Hermosillo, Sonora

Hermosillo wastewater treatment plant serves over 270,000 people in Sonora, Mexico. It operates under Mexican water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharge into the Gulf of California watershed.

Not Reported 272,547 Medium

La Matanza

Cananea, Sonora

La Matanza wastewater treatment plant serves Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. The facility treats wastewater from a population of approximately 7,074 people in this northern Mexican city.

Not Reported 7,074 Low

zinapecuaro

Zinapécuaro de Figueroa, Michoacán

The zinapecuaro wastewater treatment plant serves Zinapécuaro de Figueroa in Michoacán, Mexico. It treats wastewater from approximately 13,691 residents, supporting local sanitation and environmental health.

Not Reported 13,691 Low

PajacuarAn

Pajacuarán, Michoacán

Pajacuarán wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Pajacuarán in Michoacán, Mexico, with a population of approximately 12,379. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into local water bodies.

Not Reported 12,379 Low

Tres Marias

Morelia, Michoacán

Tres Marias wastewater treatment plant serves the Morelia area in Michoacán, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. The plant supports a population of approximately 22,818 and operates under Mexican water regulations.

Not Reported 22,818 Low

Arteaga

Arteaga, Michoacán

Arteaga wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,109 people in Arteaga, Michoacán, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater.

Not Reported 11,109 Low

Ex Hacienda Kala Siglo XXIII

Campeche, Campeche

Ex Hacienda Kala Siglo XXIII is a wastewater treatment plant in Campeche, Mexico, serving approximately 13,691 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit.

Not Reported 13,691 Medium

Bosques de Ibiza

Tizayuca, Hidalgo

Bosques de Ibiza wastewater treatment plant serves Tizayuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It supports a population of 37,422 and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 37,422 Low

Miramar Pueblo bonito

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

Miramar Pueblo Bonito is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 18,785 and is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast.

Not Reported 18,785 Medium

Cabecera Municipal de Temascalcingo

Temascalcingo, Estado de México

Cabecera Municipal de Temascalcingo wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Temascalcingo in Estado de México, Mexico. It handles wastewater for a population of approximately 13,691.

Not Reported 13,691 Low

San Lorenzo Toxico Ixthlahuaca

Ixtlahuaca, Estado de México

San Lorenzo Toxico Ixthlahuaca is a wastewater treatment plant in Ixtlahuaca, Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a population of 13,892 and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 13,892 Low

Punta Chica

Manzanillo, Colima

Punta Chica wastewater treatment plant serves 10,746 people in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico. Located within 50 km of the Pacific coast, it operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 10,746 Medium

Fresnillo Poniente

Fresnillo, Zacatecas

Fresnillo Poniente is a wastewater treatment plant serving 1,369 people in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for small communities.

Not Reported 1,369 Low

Fresnillo Oriente

Fresnillo, Zacatecas

Fresnillo Oriente is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 1,369 people in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for small-scale agglomerations.

Not Reported 1,369 Low

Villas Oriente Kanasin

Kanasín, Yucatán

Villas Oriente Kanasin is a wastewater treatment plant in Kanasín, Yucatán, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 2,510. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 2,510 Low

Brisas de Zicatela

Brisas de Zicatela, Oaxaca

Brisas de Zicatela wastewater treatment plant serves about 13,300 people in Oaxaca, Mexico. Located near the Pacific coast, it plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality.

Not Reported 13,326 Medium

Punta Colorada

Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

Punta Colorada wastewater treatment plant serves Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast and serves a population of approximately 11,908.

Not Reported 11,908 Medium

San Miguel zapotitlAn

San Miguel Zapotitlán, Sinaloa

San Miguel Zapotitlán wastewater treatment plant serves 15,117 people in Sinaloa, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexican wastewater regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for inland discharge.

Not Reported 15,117 Low

Atotonilco de Tula

Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo

Atotonilco de Tula wastewater treatment plant serves over 310,000 people in Hidalgo, Mexico. Located within 10 km of the coast, it plays a key role in regional water management.

Not Reported 310,857 High

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 CAEM (Comisión del Agua del Estado de México). UtilityRadar's records show 2 plants linked to this operator.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Mexico?

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

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