Overview
Churumuco wastewater treatment plant in Churumuco de Morelos, Michoacán, Mexico, serves a population of 5,997 with secondary treatment. It discharges 864 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 1,382.4 m³/day.
The Churumuco wastewater treatment plant is located in Churumuco de Morelos, in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 5,997 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Mexico's national water quality regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard. It has a designed capacity of 1,382.4 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 864 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The facility is part of the local infrastructure managed by municipal authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Balsas River basin. The region's hydrology supports agricultural and ecological systems downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the receiving water bodies and supports the health of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which flows into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's largest river systems. The Balsas River empties into the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and providing water for irrigation. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for sustaining both human use and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Parícutin in Churumuco de Morelos, in the municipality of Churumuco, Michoacán, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 5,997 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Balsas River basin and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 regulation.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards, specifically NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters.
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