Overview
Santa Ines wastewater treatment plant serves Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It supports a population of approximately 16,429 and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Santa Ines is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico. It serves a population of about 16,429 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration. The plant is situated in the central region of Mexico, an area with a subtropical climate and significant agricultural activity. As a Mexican wastewater facility, Santa Ines is subject to the country's federal water laws, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Balsas River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional irrigation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and communities that rely on these water resources.
Environmental context
Santa Ines discharges into the Balsas River basin, which flows southwest through Morelos and Guerrero before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides water for agriculture and domestic use. The region's subtropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence the river's flow and the ecological health of downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Santa Ines is located in Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico, at coordinates 18.812000, -98.955000.
Santa Ines serves approximately 16,429 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
Santa Ines operates under Mexico's federal water law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets pollutant limits for wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required under Mexican regulations to meet discharge standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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