Overview
Apaseo El Grande wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Apaseo el Grande in Guanajuato, Mexico. It provides municipal wastewater treatment for a population of approximately 19,167.
The Apaseo El Grande wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Apaseo el Grande, within the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. The facility serves a population of around 19,167 residents, making it a medium-sized municipal treatment plant in the region. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Mexico's national water regulations. As a plant serving a population of this scale, it is expected to comply with Mexican Official Standards (NOMs) for wastewater treatment, which typically require secondary treatment or equivalent to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The regulatory framework in Mexico mandates that municipal plants meet discharge standards to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use downstream. Proper treatment at this plant is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of the Lerma-Chapala basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, a critical freshwater resource for the region. The lake supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading and contamination. Effective wastewater treatment helps preserve water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Juan Aldama, Puente Colorado, Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, 38163, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 19,167 residents in the city of Apaseo el Grande and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Lerma River basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water laws, including the National Water Law and Mexican Official Standards (NOMs) for wastewater discharge, which set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For municipal plants of this scale, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS) to meet discharge standards.
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