Overview
Fraccionamiento Paseos de Ayala 2 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ciudad Ayala, Morelos, Mexico, serving about 7,300 people with a designed capacity of 864 m³/day.
Fraccionamiento Paseos de Ayala 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ciudad Ayala, within the state of Morelos, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,300 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Mexican law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharges into inland water bodies. With a designed capacity of 864 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 691.20 m³/day, the plant operates below its full capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it typically employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Amacuzac River basin, a tributary of the Balsas River. The Balsas River flows into the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and downstream environments in the Morelos region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amacuzac River basin, part of the larger Balsas River watershed. The Balsas River is one of Mexico's major rivers, flowing through several states before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly during dry seasons when water flow is reduced. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ciudad Ayala, in the state of Morelos, Mexico, at Calle Próculo Capistrán, Ayala, Morelos.
The plant serves approximately 7,300 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Amacuzac River basin, a tributary of the Balsas River that flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulation NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 for discharges into inland water bodies.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters.
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