Overview
Arcelia wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 21,905 people in Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
Arcelia wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Arcelia, in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 21,905 residents, making it a medium-sized municipal treatment plant in the region. As a Mexican wastewater treatment facility, Arcelia operates under the country's federal water laws, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, which sets discharge standards for pollutants. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent quality standards. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems. The Balsas River flows southwestward through Guerrero and empties into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of freshwater species and providing water for irrigation in the surrounding agricultural areas. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Arcelia wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Arcelia, in the state of Guerrero, Mexico, at Calle Independencia.
The plant serves approximately 21,905 people in the municipality of Arcelia.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Balsas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
For a plant serving approximately 20,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under Mexican regulations to meet effluent quality standards before discharge.
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