Overview
La Gachupina wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 54,000 residents in Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
La Gachupina is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jiutepec, within the state of Morelos, Mexico. Serving a population of around 54,307, the facility is part of the region's infrastructure to manage domestic wastewater from this urban area in central Mexico. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, La Gachupina is expected to meet treatment standards set by Mexico's National Water Commission (CONAGUA) under the Federal Water Rights Law. These regulations typically require secondary treatment or higher for municipal wastewater to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent from La Gachupina ultimately discharges into the local hydrological system, which drains into the Balsas River basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major watersheds that flows into the Pacific Ocean. The basin supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important water source for irrigation and human consumption in the region. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including coastal areas where the river meets the sea.
Frequently asked questions
La Gachupina is located in Jiutepec, in the state of Morelos, Mexico, at coordinates 18.882000, -99.176000.
The plant serves approximately 54,307 residents in the Jiutepec area.
The treated effluent from La Gachupina is discharged into the local hydrological system, which drains into the Balsas River basin and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law, enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which sets treatment standards for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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