Cuentepec 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cuentepec, Morelos, Mexico

Cuentepec 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the community of Cuentepec, within the municipality of Temixco in the state of Morelos, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 4,189 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small agglomeration. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 604.80 cubic meters per day, the facility is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant's discharge volume matches its capacity, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological system, which ultimately drains into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems. The Balsas River flows into the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. Proper treatment at Cuentepec 2 helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.