Overview
Tecoanapa wastewater treatment plant in Guerrero, Mexico, serves 4,564 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 432.00 m³/day, with a designed capacity of 604.80 m³/day.
The Tecoanapa wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Tecoanapa, Guerrero, Mexico, along the Carretera Federal Tierra Colorada-Ayutla de los Libres. It serves a population of 4,564, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for communities of this size to protect public health and the environment. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 604.80 m³/day and an average discharge of 432.00 m³/day, it operates at approximately 71% capacity. This level of treatment meets the basic requirements for inland discharge under Mexican environmental law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Costa Chica region. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. Proper wastewater management here helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows through the Costa Chica region of Guerrero, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. This coastal watershed supports mangrove estuaries and important fish nursery habitats. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality for downstream communities and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on the Carretera Federal Tierra Colorada-Ayutla de los Libres in Tecoanapa, Guerrero, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 4,564 people in the Tecoanapa area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to meet these requirements.
The plant discharges an average of 432.00 m³ per day, with a designed capacity of 604.80 m³ per day.
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