Overview
Municipal No 2 in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico, serves approximately 18,255 people. The plant is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast, discharging into a coastal watershed.
Municipal No 2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial zone of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico. It serves a population of about 18,255, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, which influences its environmental management requirements. As a Mexican municipal plant, it operates under the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) that set discharge limits for pollutants. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a moderate infrastructure scale. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the coastal ecosystem. The region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the receiving waters and downstream coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal watershed of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, with drainage ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean. The receiving water body is likely a local stream or river that flows into the coastal lagoon system or directly to the sea. This area supports important mangrove habitats and estuarine ecosystems that provide nursery grounds for fish and crustaceans. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect these sensitive coastal environments.
Frequently asked questions
Municipal No 2 is located in the industrial zone of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico, at Cerrada de Sindicatos, Zona Industrial 2.
The plant serves approximately 18,255 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows toward the Pacific Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for municipal wastewater.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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