Overview
Club de Golf Ixtapa serves approximately 63,000 people in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico. The plant is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast.
Club de Golf Ixtapa is a wastewater treatment plant serving the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. With a population served of about 62,988, it is a medium-sized facility supporting a coastal tourist region on the Pacific Ocean. The plant is situated near the resort community of Ixtapa, which is part of the municipality of Zihuatanejo de Azueta. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant operates under national regulations such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. For a plant of this scale serving a coastal tourist area, secondary treatment is typically required to protect marine and coastal ecosystems. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage, as the facility is within 50 km of the coast. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and public health in this popular tourist destination.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal region of Guerrero, with its treated effluent likely flowing into the Pacific Ocean. The area supports important marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangrove lagoons, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Protecting these waters is critical for local biodiversity and the tourism-driven economy of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.
Frequently asked questions
Club de Golf Ixtapa is located in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. The address is Paseo del Coacoyul, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Zihuatanejo de Azueta, Guerrero, 40883.
The plant serves approximately 62,988 people, making it a medium-sized facility supporting the coastal tourist community of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage, as it is located within 50 km of the coast. The discharge is regulated under Mexican environmental standards.
The plant operates under Mexican regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters. This standard applies to all wastewater treatment plants in Mexico.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards. In coastal tourist areas, advanced treatment may be implemented to protect marine ecosystems and support recreational water quality.
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