Puerto Marques Wastewater Treatment Plant, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Puerto Marques is a wastewater treatment plant located in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, serving the local community of Progreso. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of 8,215, with a daily discharge volume of 777.60 cubic meters and a designed capacity of 864.00 cubic meters. As a secondary treatment facility, Puerto Marques meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which are enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) and align with general international standards for wastewater treatment. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Pacific coast, making its discharge potentially influential on coastal water quality. The treated effluent likely drains into the Pacific Ocean via local streams or drainage systems, affecting the marine environment near Acapulco Bay. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local tourism and fisheries.

Puerto Marques plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean near Acapulco Bay, a coastal ecosystem that supports coral reefs, mangroves, and diverse marine species. The bay is a critical habitat for fish and invertebrates and serves as a nursery ground for many species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce pollution loads, but coastal discharge requires careful management to protect water quality and marine biodiversity.