Overview
Paso Limonero wastewater treatment plant serves Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. It is located near the Pacific coast and serves a population of approximately 16,580.
Paso Limonero is a wastewater treatment plant located in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, serving the Progreso neighborhood. The plant handles wastewater from a population of about 16,580 residents, contributing to the city's sanitation infrastructure. As a Mexican facility, it operates under national water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). This discharge affects coastal water quality and marine ecosystems in the Acapulco Bay area, which supports tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
Paso Limonero is situated in Acapulco, on Mexico's Pacific coast. The plant's treated wastewater likely flows into the Pacific Ocean via local streams or drainage channels, impacting the coastal waters of Acapulco Bay. This area supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
Paso Limonero is located in the Progreso neighborhood of Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, on Calle Orizaba.
The plant serves approximately 16,580 people in the Acapulco area.
The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required under Mexican regulations to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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