Overview
La Huacana wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,500 residents in Michoacán, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
La Huacana wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of La Huacana, Michoacán, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 15,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican water management standards. As a municipal plant in Mexico, La Huacana operates under the framework of the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological regions. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities downstream, making proper wastewater treatment critical for environmental and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in Michoacán, more than 50 km from the coast. Its discharge likely enters tributaries of the Balsas River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas basin is ecologically significant, supporting endemic fish species and providing water for irrigation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Guerrero Norte in La Huacana, Michoacán, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 15,479 residents in the municipality of La Huacana.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that are part of the Balsas River basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants into national waters.
Plants of this scale in Mexico are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet national discharge standards, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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