Overview
Sahuayo wastewater treatment plant serves Sahuayo de Morelos, Michoacán, Mexico. It treats wastewater for approximately 91,000 people, discharging into the local watershed.
The Sahuayo wastewater treatment plant is located in Sahuayo de Morelos, Michoacán, Mexico. It serves a population of about 91,273, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the region. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the Pacific coast, and its operations are part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican facility, the plant operates under national water quality regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant serving this population, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet these standards. Regulatory compliance is assumed. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Lerma River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and ecosystem health in the receiving water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agriculture and fisheries, and the effluent quality is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic habitats. The region's seasonal rainfall patterns can affect dilution capacity, making consistent treatment important.
Frequently asked questions
The Sahuayo wastewater treatment plant is located in Sahuayo de Morelos, Michoacán, Mexico, on Calle Niños Héroes.
The plant serves approximately 91,273 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Mexico.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Lerma River basin, ultimately flowing to Lake Chapala and the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican regulation NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, often involving biological processes.
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