Tixtla Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tixtla de Guerrero, Guerrero, Mexico

Tixtla wastewater treatment plant is located in Tixtla de Guerrero, Guerrero, Mexico, serving a population of about 18,255. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this inland community in southern Mexico. As a facility of this scale, it is subject to Mexican official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) that set discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The plant's inland location means its treated effluent likely discharges into a local river or stream within the Balsas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding region is characterized by mountainous terrain and seasonal rainfall, influencing water management practices. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health in the area.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Balsas River basin, which flows southwest to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and communities. Protecting water quality here helps maintain ecological balance in the lower Balsas region and coastal areas.