Overview
Uruapan Santa Barbara wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Uruapan in Michoacán, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 346,836.
The Uruapan Santa Barbara wastewater treatment plant is located in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 346,836. The plant is situated in the western part of the country, in a region known for its avocado production and mountainous terrain. As a large agglomeration, the plant plays a critical role in managing municipal wastewater for the city. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which are enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The designed capacity of 1. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Balsas River basin. The region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the river system and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Cupatitzio River, which flows through Uruapan and joins the Balsas River, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports important agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for native fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is crucial for both ecological health and local livelihoods.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Venustiano Carranza in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, with coordinates 19.426 N, -102.061 W.
The plant serves approximately 346,836 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican water regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, likely the Cupatitzio River, which flows into the Balsas River and eventually the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water law, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards and permit requirements for municipal wastewater treatment.
For large agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard to meet federal discharge standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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