Overview
Iguala de La Independencia wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 194,657.
The Iguala de La Independencia wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Iguala, in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 194,657, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. As a large-scale municipal plant, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in compliance with Mexican Official Standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Balsas River basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems depend on effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and support biodiversity in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Balsas River watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and communities in Guerrero. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, at Calle Ignacio Manuel Altamirano, Iguala de la Independencia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 194,657 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Balsas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Large agglomerations like this are expected to provide secondary treatment.
In Mexico, plants serving over 100,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or aerated lagoons to meet regulatory standards.
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