Overview
CuerAmaro wastewater treatment plant serves Cuerámaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater.
CuerAmaro is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cuerámaro, Guanajuato, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 23,130 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. The plant operates under Mexico's federal water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet regulatory standards. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 volume unit, indicating the plant's intended throughput. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment at CuerAmaro helps protect the ecological health of the Lerma-Chapala system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, a critical freshwater resource for western Mexico. The Lerma-Chapala watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides irrigation and drinking water for millions. Protecting this system from nutrient pollution and pathogens is essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem services.
Frequently asked questions
CuerAmaro is located at 118 Calle Ocampo, in the Francisco Javier Mina neighborhood of Cuerámaro, Guanajuato, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 23,130 residents in the municipality of Cuerámaro.
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Lerma River basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which set discharge limits for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Cuerámaro, secondary treatment is typically required under Mexican regulations to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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