Tepalcingo Wastewater Treatment Plant, Morelos, Mexico

The Tepalcingo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tepalcingo, Morelos, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 7,119 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharges into national waters. Its designed capacity is 2,160 cubic meters per day, and it currently treats an average of 673.92 cubic meters daily, indicating spare capacity. The facility is part of the national wastewater infrastructure managed by local water utilities. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological regions. This basin supports agriculture and ecosystems in the state of Morelos and downstream areas. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and aquatic life in the region.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Balsas River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas basin is an important agricultural and ecological region, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for irrigation. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the health of downstream water bodies.