Overview
Amacuzac 1 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Amacuzac, Morelos, Mexico, serving 3,651 people. It discharges 345.60 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.
Amacuzac 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Amacuzac, Morelos, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 3,651 and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for a community of this size under Mexican water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The plant has a designed capacity of 648.00 m³/day and currently discharges 345.60 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the regulatory requirements for discharge into inland water bodies. The treated effluent from Amacuzac 1 ultimately drains into the Amacuzac River, a tributary of the Balsas River basin. The Balsas River flows into the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amacuzac River, which is part of the Balsas River basin. The Balsas River flows westward to the Pacific Ocean, supporting a variety of freshwater and estuarine species. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activities make effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining ecological balance in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Benito Juárez in Amacuzac, Morelos, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 3,651 people in the Amacuzac area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Amacuzac River, which flows into the Balsas River basin and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican standards for inland discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for communities of this size.
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