Overview
Los Reyes wastewater treatment plant serves Los Reyes de Salgado, Michoacán, Mexico, with a population of approximately 80,582. The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
Los Reyes wastewater treatment plant is located in Los Reyes de Salgado, Michoacán, Mexico. It serves a population of around 80,582, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater management frameworks. The plant is situated in an inland area, away from coastal zones, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. Mexican regulations require secondary treatment for urban wastewater from agglomerations of this size. The population served indicates a facility of moderate scale. Compliance with national standards is overseen by the corresponding environmental authority. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Tepalcatepec River or other tributaries of the Balsas River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting both human use and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and communities. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains ecological balance in the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Los Reyes de Salgado, Michoacán, Mexico, at Calle Nicolás Bravo in the Los Reyes area.
The plant serves approximately 80,582 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in Mexico.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Balsas River basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater from agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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