Overview
Xochihuehuetlan wastewater treatment plant in Guerrero, Mexico, serves a population of 5,345 with secondary treatment. It discharges 864 cubic meters per day, protecting local water resources.
Xochihuehuetlan wastewater treatment plant is located in Xochihuehuetlán, Guerrero, Mexico. It serves a small community of 5,345 people, providing essential sanitation infrastructure for this inland town in southern Mexico. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its population scale. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 864 cubic meters per day, matching its current discharge volume. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems. The Balsas River flows southwest to the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural communities along its course. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which flows through Guerrero and Michoacán before reaching the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports important freshwater habitats and is used for irrigation. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain ecological balance in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Xochihuehuetlán, Guerrero, Mexico, an inland town in southern Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 5,345 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment is standard for communities of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 864 cubic meters per day, which matches its current discharge volume.
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