Overview
Acambaro wastewater treatment plant serves Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and a population of 73,018. It operates under Mexican water regulations.
The Acambaro wastewater treatment plant is located in Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 73,018. The plant is situated in the central region of the country, within the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico hydrological basin. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 volume units indicates it is sized for a medium-sized agglomeration. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants of this scale are required to meet discharge standards for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters, with treatment levels typically including secondary or advanced processes. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lerma River and then into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and drinking water in the region. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, a critical freshwater resource in central Mexico. The lake supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the Lerma River continues to the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River. Protecting water quality in this watershed is vital for both ecological health and human use, including agriculture and municipal supply.
Frequently asked questions
The Acambaro wastewater treatment plant is located in Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, at Calle Hidalgo, Zona Centro.
The plant serves a population of approximately 73,018 people in the Acámbaro area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Lerma River and ultimately reaches Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexican federal regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water bodies.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Acambaro, secondary treatment is typical, with possible nutrient removal to meet standards for discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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