Overview
Guerrero Negro wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Guerrero Negro in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 15,220.
The Guerrero Negro wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Guerrero Negro, within the municipality of Mulegé in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 15,220 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the region. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA), which sets standards for wastewater discharge and treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and coastal ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream habitats from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The Guerrero Negro plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The coastal environment supports a variety of marine species and is part of a larger ecosystem that includes important migratory corridors for birds and marine life. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and protect these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guerrero Negro, in the municipality of Mulegé, Baja California Sur, Mexico, at Calle Benito Juárez.
The plant serves approximately 15,220 residents in the town of Guerrero Negro and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water law, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater.
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