Overview
Dos Rios wastewater treatment plant in Xochitepec, Morelos, Mexico, serves 6,389 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 604.80 thousand cubic meters annually, operating under Mexican water quality regulations.
The Dos Rios wastewater treatment plant is located in Xochitepec, Morelos, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 6,389. It is situated in the central region of the country, an area characterized by a subtropical climate and proximity to the Sierra Madre del Sur. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard level for communities of this size in Mexico, ensuring reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. With a designed capacity of 604.80 thousand cubic meters per year and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity. As a municipal facility, it is subject to Mexican Official Standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates) that set maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters. These regulations align with the country's commitment to protecting water resources and public health. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological systems. The Balsas River flows southwestward into the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a crucial role in preventing untreated wastewater from entering this ecologically and economically important watershed.
Environmental context
The Dos Rios plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Balsas River. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and provides irrigation for agriculture in the region. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Dos Rios plant is located in Xochitepec, Morelos, Mexico, at Calle República de Haití, Xochitepec, Morelos, 62790.
The plant serves approximately 6,389 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Mexican wastewater management categories.
Dos Rios provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican standards for discharge into water bodies.
The plant operates under Mexican Official Standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters. Plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
The treated effluent from Dos Rios flows into the Balsas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed is important for regional ecology and agriculture.
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