Overview
San Pedro Apatlaco wastewater treatment plant serves 5,568 people in Morelos, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 527.04 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
San Pedro Apatlaco wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Pedro Apatlaco, within the municipality of Ayala, Morelos, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 5,568 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,160 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 527.04 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent likely drains into local waterways that flow into the Amacuzac River basin, which ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems in the Balsas River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amacuzac River basin, part of the larger Balsas River watershed that drains into the Pacific Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Pedro Apatlaco, in the municipality of Ayala, Morelos, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 5,568 people.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,160 cubic meters per day.
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