Overview
Nuevo Urecho wastewater treatment plant in Michoacán, Mexico, serves a population of 3,395 with secondary treatment. It discharges 691.20 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 864.00 m³/day.
The Nuevo Urecho wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Nuevo Urecho, Michoacán, Mexico. It serves a small population of approximately 3,395 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this inland community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its size and typical for smaller agglomerations in Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 864.00 m³/day and currently treats 691.20 m³/day of wastewater, indicating operational headroom. As a Mexican facility, it is subject to national water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) that regulate pollutant discharges into receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological systems. The Balsas River flows westward to the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural communities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network within the Balsas River basin, which is the largest river system in southwestern Mexico. The Balsas River and its tributaries support a variety of freshwater species and provide water for irrigation and domestic use. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence flow regimes, making consistent treatment important for maintaining downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Matamoros in Nuevo Urecho, Michoacán, Mexico, serving the local community.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,395 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Balsas River basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water pollution control standards, specifically NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on receiving water body type and treatment capabilities.
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