Overview
Atliaca wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Atliaca in Guerrero, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting public health and environmental protection.
The Atliaca wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Atliaca, within the municipality of Tixtla de Guerrero in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 4,564 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this inland community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale and is consistent with Mexican wastewater regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) that set discharge standards for municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,296 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 432 cubic meters, indicating it is operating well below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Balsas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and local communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's largest watersheds, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. This region supports a variety of aquatic species and provides water for irrigation and domestic use. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The Atliaca wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Atliaca, in the municipality of Tixtla de Guerrero, Guerrero state, Mexico. The address is Calle Francisco I. Madero, Atliaca.
The Atliaca wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 4,564 residents.
The treated wastewater from the Atliaca plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Balsas River basin, which eventually flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The Atliaca plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the NOM-001-SEMARNAT regulations.
The Atliaca plant has a designed capacity of 1,296 cubic meters per day, and it currently treats an average of 432 cubic meters per day, operating well below its capacity.
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