Overview
Unidad Habitacional El Paraje El Texcal is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico, serving approximately 5,933 people with a designed capacity of 1,036.80 m³/day.
Unidad Habitacional El Paraje El Texcal is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jiutepec, within the state of Morelos, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,933 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal plant. Its location in the central region of Mexico places it within an inland urban setting, contributing to local water management infrastructure. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge into water bodies. The designed capacity is 1,036.80 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 561.60 m³/day, indicating operational capacity utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems flowing into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's freshwater resources, which are vital for agriculture and biodiversity in Morelos.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which flows through central Mexico and empties into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for irrigation and human consumption. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies and protecting the ecological balance of the region's freshwater ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico, at Semilla Turquesa, Avenida General Emiliano Zapata, Jiutepec Centro.
The plant serves approximately 5,933 people, making it a small to medium-sized municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Balsas River basin and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into water bodies.
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