Xoxocotla Wastewater Treatment Plant, Morelos, Mexico

Xoxocotla wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Xoxocotla, Morelos, Mexico. It serves a population of 8,215 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,456.00 m³/day and currently discharges 777.60 m³/day of treated effluent. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. As a small agglomeration, it meets the standard treatment expectations for communities of this size in Mexico. The treatment process is classified as secondary, ensuring basic removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Balsas River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including agricultural areas and aquatic habitats in the region.

The plant discharges into the local drainage network within the Balsas River basin, which flows southwest to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality in this semi-arid region of Morelos.