Overview
Regional Jojutla is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Jojutla, Morelos, Mexico, serving approximately 33,123 people. It is located inland, over 50 km from the coast.
Regional Jojutla is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jojutla, Morelos, Mexico, along the state road from Jojutla to El Higuerón. The plant serves a population of approximately 33,123 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Mexican wastewater regulations. As a plant of this scale in Mexico, it is subject to the national water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), which set discharge limits for conventional pollutants. Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect receiving water bodies. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems. The Balsas River flows into the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural communities along its course. The plant's operation is critical for protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically and economically important basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas River supports a variety of aquatic life and is used for irrigation in the region. The plant's location in a semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality is essential for both ecological health and human use downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on the state road from Jojutla to El Higuerón, in Jojutla, Morelos, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 33,123 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Balsas River basin, ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water quality standards, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater.
Mexican regulations generally require secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale to meet discharge standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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