Overview
Cabecera Municipal de Villa Guerrero Zona Suroeste is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,282 people in Villa Guerrero, Estado de México. It discharges 216.00 units of treated wastewater daily.
Cabecera Municipal de Villa Guerrero Zona Suroeste is a wastewater treatment facility located in Villa Guerrero, Estado de México, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 2,282 and operates with a designed capacity of 432.00 units, treating an average daily volume of 216.00 units. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulatory framework, which sets effluent standards for municipal wastewater. For small communities like Villa Guerrero, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect public health and the environment. The facility's capacity utilization suggests it has room to accommodate future population growth or increased flows. The 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 to the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is important for irrigation in the agricultural regions of Estado de México. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villa Guerrero, Estado de México, Mexico, at coordinates 18.96° N, -99.64° W.
The plant serves a population of 2,282 people in the Villa Guerrero area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Balsas River basin, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican national effluent standards.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water quality regulations, which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water resources.
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