Overview
Malinaltepec wastewater treatment plant in Guerrero, Mexico, serves 2,738 people with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 432 m³/day and discharges 259.20 m³/day.
The Malinaltepec wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Malinaltepec, Guerrero, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 2,738 residents. The plant is situated in a rural inland area, providing essential sanitation services to the local community. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale. With a designed capacity of 432 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 259.20 m³/day, the plant operates below its full capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), secondary treatment is required for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the coastal watersheds of Guerrero. The region's tropical climate and mountainous terrain make proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and preventing contamination of water resources used by communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow through the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and domestic use in downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in these sensitive tropical ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Malinaltepec, Guerrero, Mexico, at Calle Niños Héroes, Colonia Linda Vista (Laguna Seca).
The plant serves approximately 2,738 people in the Malinaltepec area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant of this size (serving under 10,000 people), secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet the required effluent quality.
The plant has a designed capacity of 432 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 259.20 m³/day, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity.
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