Overview
The Guanajuato wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 60,924 people in Guanajuato, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
The Guanajuato wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Guanajuato, the capital of the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. It serves a population of around 60,924 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for municipal wastewater treatment. Under Mexico's federal water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards, plants of this scale are required to meet specific discharge limits for organic matter and solids. The plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to comply with national regulations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lerma River basin, a major hydrological system in central Mexico. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and human consumption. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Lerma-Chapala basin, one of Mexico's most important hydrological regions. The Lerma River flows approximately 750 kilometers to Lake Chapala, which supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species. The basin faces pressures from agricultural runoff and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the downstream lake ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the city of Guanajuato, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, at Subterránea Miguel Hidalgo, Cerro De San Miguel.
The plant serves approximately 60,924 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Lerma River basin and eventually reaches Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Guanajuato, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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