Overview
Miraflores wastewater treatment plant in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a small population of 1,825. It discharges 172.80 cubic meters per day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Miraflores is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cabo San Lucas, within the municipality of Los Cabos in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It serves a small population of approximately 1,825 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community. The plant is situated near the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, a region known for its tourism and coastal ecosystems. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day and a matching discharge volume, the plant operates at full capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely reaching the Pacific Ocean or the Gulf of California via coastal drainage. The area supports diverse marine life, including coral reefs and fish populations, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the southern Baja California Peninsula, which ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting marine biodiversity such as sea turtles, whales, and migratory fish. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that treated effluent can directly influence nearshore habitats, including coral reefs and seagrass beds, which are vital for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
Miraflores is located in Cabo San Lucas, within the municipality of Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The address is Ildefonso Green, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, 23469.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,825 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility serving a local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment, likely reaching the Pacific Ocean. Given its proximity to the coast (within 10 km), the discharge directly influences nearshore marine habitats.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants like Miraflores are regulated under the National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in discharges to national waters.
For small communities in Mexico, secondary treatment is common, as it provides effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. Plants of this scale often use biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoons.
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