Adolfo Lopez Mateos Wastewater Treatment Plant, Durango, Mexico

The Adolfo Lopez Mateos wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Adolfo López Mateos, within the municipality of Pánuco de Coronado, Durango, Mexico. This facility serves a small population of 437 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban community. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in Mexico under national wastewater regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). With a designed capacity of 812.16 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 86.40 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely contributing to the Nazas River basin, which drains into the Laguna de Mayrán, an endorheic basin in northern Mexico. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for regional wildlife, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, which flows into the Laguna de Mayrán, an endorheic lake system in the Chihuahuan Desert. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting endemic aquatic species and migratory birds. The arid climate makes water reuse and quality critical for local agriculture and biodiversity.