Overview
San Luis Acatlán wastewater treatment plant serves 7,302 people in Guerrero, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 691.20 m³/day of treated wastewater, operating at 53% of its 1,296 m³/day design capacity.
The San Luis Acatlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of San Luis Acatlán, Guerrero, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 7,302 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Mexico under the NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 regulation. It has a designed capacity of 1,296 m³/day and currently treats an average of 691.20 m³/day, indicating a capacity utilization of about 53%. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region. By reducing pollutant loads, it helps maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters and supports the surrounding communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse, likely part of the Balsas River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to protect downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Benito Juárez, San Luis Acatlán, Guerrero, Mexico. It serves the local population in this inland municipality.
The plant serves approximately 7,302 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the Balsas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for urban wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican federal regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small to medium agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the expected standard.
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