Overview
Olinalá wastewater treatment plant in Guerrero, Mexico, serves about 8,000 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 864 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,592 m³/day.
The Olinalá wastewater treatment plant is located in Olinalá, Guerrero, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 8,000. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The plant has a designed capacity of 2,592 m³/day and currently treats 864 m³/day, indicating room for future growth. As a secondary treatment facility, it reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, aligning with national standards for municipal wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Balsas River basin. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural activities make proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Balsas River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and local communities. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Vicente Guerrero in Olinalá, Guerrero, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 7,977 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment is typical for communities of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,592 m³/day, with current discharge of 864 m³/day.
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