Overview
Apaxtla wastewater treatment plant serves Ciudad Apaxtla de Castrejón in Guerrero, Mexico. The facility treats municipal wastewater for a population of approximately 7,690.
The Apaxtla wastewater treatment plant is located in Ciudad Apaxtla de Castrejón, within the municipality of Apaxtla in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. This facility serves a population of around 7,690 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for the local community. As a small-scale municipal plant in Mexico, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological systems. The Balsas River flows southwest into the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Apaxtla wastewater treatment plant is located in Ciudad Apaxtla de Castrejón, in the municipality of Apaxtla, Guerrero, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,690 residents in Ciudad Apaxtla de Castrejón and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent from the Apaxtla plant is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Balsas River basin, ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment facilities.
For small agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet environmental discharge standards.
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