Overview
La Piedad Potrerillos wastewater treatment plant serves La Piedad de Cabadas, Michoacán, Mexico. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 93,104 under Mexican water quality regulations.
La Piedad Potrerillos is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Piedad de Cabadas, Michoacán, Mexico. The facility serves a population of about 93,104, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to Mexican environmental standards. The plant operates under Mexico's federal water quality regulations, which mandate appropriate treatment levels for municipal wastewater. For a facility serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's design and operation align with national norms for protecting water resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Lerma River basin, a major hydrological system in central Mexico. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. Proper treatment at La Piedad Potrerillos is essential for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for irrigation and drinking. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for sustaining local biodiversity and agricultural livelihoods.
Frequently asked questions
La Piedad Potrerillos is located in La Piedad de Cabadas, Michoacán, Mexico, at Calle Juan Álvarez. It serves the urban area of La Piedad.
The plant serves approximately 93,104 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Mexican wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Lerma River, which ultimately reaches Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water quality regulations, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater from agglomerations of this size.
The Lerma River and Lake Chapala form a critical freshwater system in central Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human use.
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