Wastewater plants in Mexico

2,540 plants indexed. Showing 192 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.

192 plants matching filters

La Morita

Tijuana, Baja California

La Morita wastewater treatment plant serves Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, with a population equivalent of 97,837. Located near the US-Mexico border, it discharges into the Tijuana River watershed, which flows into the Pacific Ocean.

Not Reported 97,837 Medium

San Jose Ixtapa

Zihuatanejo, Guerrero

San Jose Ixtapa wastewater treatment plant serves Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, with a population of 14,604. Located near the Pacific coast, it operates under Mexican water regulations.

Not Reported 14,604 Medium

Tierra Negra

Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas

Tierra Negra wastewater treatment plant serves Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, handling a population of over 728,000. It is located near the Gulf Coast, within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 728,355 Medium

El Dorado

Eldorado, Sinaloa

El Dorado wastewater treatment plant serves 17,341 residents in Eldorado, Sinaloa, Mexico. Located within 50 km of the Pacific coast, it operates under Mexico's national water regulations.

Not Reported 17,341 Medium

Presidentes de Mexico

Campeche, Campeche

Presidentes de Mexico wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,953 people in Campeche, Mexico. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the Gulf of Mexico watershed.

Not Reported 10,953 Medium

Norponiente

Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas

Norponiente wastewater treatment plant serves Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, with a population equivalent of 55,567. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.

Not Reported 55,567 Medium

Mesa Colorada

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

Mesa Colorada wastewater treatment plant serves Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 31,814.

Not Reported 31,814 Medium

Villa JuArez

Licenciado Benito Juárez, Sinaloa

Villa Juárez wastewater treatment plant serves Licenciado Benito Juárez in Sinaloa, Mexico, with a population of 26,615. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Pacific watershed.

Not Reported 26,615 Medium

Noreste

Ensenada, Baja California

Noreste wastewater treatment plant serves Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It supports a population of 30,668 and is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast.

Not Reported 30,668 Medium

Ciudad Lerdo

Ciudad Lerdo, Durango

Ciudad Lerdo wastewater treatment plant serves over 164,000 people in Durango, Mexico. It operates under Mexican water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharge into the Nazas River basin.

Not Reported 164,291 Medium

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

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

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

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

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

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, Presidentes de Mexico has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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