Overview
Ixcamilpa wastewater treatment plant in Puebla, Mexico, serves about 2,072 people with secondary treatment. It discharges approximately 196.13 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Ixcamilpa wastewater treatment plant is located in Ixcamilpa de Guerrero, Puebla, Mexico. It serves a small population of around 2,072 people, typical of rural communities in the region. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity is 196.13 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small facility, it operates under local municipal management. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Balsas River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Balsas River, one of Mexico's major rivers, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas basin supports agriculture and biodiversity, including endemic fish species. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ixcamilpa de Guerrero, Puebla, Mexico, serving the local community.
The plant serves approximately 2,072 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Balsas River basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 for municipal wastewater.
Small plants like Ixcamilpa must comply with NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum pollutant limits for discharges into national waters.
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