Unidad Habitacional M Matamoros Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ayala, Morelos

Unidad Habitacional M Matamoros is a wastewater treatment facility located in Ayala, within the state of Morelos, Mexico. The plant serves a small community of 1,825 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the area. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 432.00 cubic meters per day and currently treats a daily volume of 172.80 cubic meters. As a secondary treatment facility, it employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Mexican regulatory requirements for wastewater treatment before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local hydrological system, which ultimately drains into the Balsas River basin. The Balsas River is one of Mexico's major rivers, flowing into the Pacific Ocean. The plant's operations help protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including agricultural areas and communities that rely on these water resources.

The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The Balsas River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation in the region. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream environment and protect sensitive habitats.