Overview
Ciudad Altamirano wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 28,000 residents in Guerrero, Mexico. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Ciudad Altamirano wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Ciudad Altamirano, within the municipality of Pungarabato in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 28,231 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. Its location in the Balsas River basin places it in a semi-arid tropical climate zone. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the country's federal water laws, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 which sets discharge limits for pollutants. The designed capacity of 1.00 suggests a relatively small plant, likely sized for the local population. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Balsas River, which flows southwest into the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's largest watersheds, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas River and its tributaries support a variety of freshwater species and are critical for irrigation in the region. Downstream ecosystems include seasonal wetlands and coastal lagoons near the river mouth, which are important for migratory birds and fish. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of this semi-arid river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ciudad Altamirano, in the municipality of Pungarabato, Guerrero, Mexico, at Callejón Allende.
The plant serves approximately 28,231 residents of Ciudad Altamirano and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local tributary of the Balsas River, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican federal water laws, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For a medium-sized plant in Mexico, secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds are commonly used to meet national discharge standards.
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