Francisco Ibarra Ramos Wastewater Treatment Plant, Puebla, Mexico

The Francisco Ibarra Ramos wastewater treatment plant is located in the community of Francisco Ibarra Ramos, within the state of Puebla, Mexico. It serves a population of 1,825 residents, operating as a municipal facility under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. With a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day and a matching discharge volume, the facility operates at full capacity. Mexican standards for wastewater treatment require secondary treatment for communities of this size to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Balsas River basin, an important hydrological system in central Mexico. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated sewage from affecting downstream communities and ecosystems, contributing to the overall health of the region's water resources.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Balsas River, which ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas basin supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this semi-arid region where water resources are critical for both human use and ecosystem health.