Overview
Termoelectrica Azteca La Rosita serves Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00. The plant supports a population of 154,489 and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Termoelectrica Azteca La Rosita is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. It serves a population of 154,489 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a large-scale facility for the region. The plant operates under Mexico's federal water regulations, which require treatment standards aligned with the country's environmental laws. For a facility of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality. The plant's discharge likely enters the local drainage system, eventually reaching the Colorado River basin or the Gulf of California. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural water use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Mexicali, within the Colorado River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California. This watershed supports critical habitats for migratory birds and fish species, and water quality is essential for both ecological health and agricultural irrigation in the arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, at Calle Guillermo Prieto in the municipality of Mexicali.
The plant serves a population of 154,489 people in the Mexicali area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local drainage system, which flows into the Colorado River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of California.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water laws, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and regulations from CONAGUA, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under Mexican regulations to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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