Tecnologico Wastewater Treatment Plant, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Tecnologico is a wastewater treatment plant located in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. It serves a population of 16,580 and has a designed capacity of 1.00. The plant is situated in the coastal city of Acapulco, a major tourist destination on the Pacific coast. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which are enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. Acapulco's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological area. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to protect the bay's water quality and the health of its ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the local drainage system that flows into Acapulco Bay, part of the Pacific Ocean. The bay is a semi-enclosed coastal body that supports diverse marine habitats, including coral reefs and mangroves. Protecting water quality is essential for the ecological health of the bay and the tourism-dependent local economy.