Overview
Chilapa de Alvarez wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 31,945 residents in Guerrero, Mexico. The facility is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, discharging into local water bodies.
The Chilapa de Alvarez wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the city of Chilapa de Álvarez, Guerrero, Mexico. Serving an estimated population of 31,945, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, addressing the needs of a medium-sized agglomeration in southern Mexico. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants of this scale are required to meet specific discharge standards based on the receiving water body's classification. The plant operates within a regulatory framework that mandates appropriate treatment levels to protect public health and the environment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Balsas River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's largest river systems, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas basin supports a variety of freshwater species and provides water for irrigation and domestic use. Maintaining effective treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could affect downstream ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chilapa de Álvarez, Guerrero, Mexico, at Calle Jazmín, Chilapa de Álvarez, Guerrero, 41100.
The plant serves approximately 31,945 residents in the city of Chilapa de Álvarez and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Balsas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body's classification and use.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is commonly required to meet national discharge standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoons.
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