Overview
Aldama wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,792 people in Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico. The facility is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies.
The Aldama wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico, serving a population of around 20,792 residents. As an inland plant in northern Mexico, it plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater for this community. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale are required to meet specific discharge standards. The plant operates within the national framework that mandates treatment to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the Aldama plant is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rio Conchos basin, which ultimately flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo). This river system is ecologically important for the region, supporting agriculture and wildlife in the arid Chihuahuan Desert environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Conchos watershed, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo). This river system is vital for the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem, providing habitat for fish and migratory birds. Downstream, the Rio Grande supports irrigation and municipal water supplies in both Mexico and the United States before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
The Aldama wastewater treatment plant is located in Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico, at Calle Quinta. It serves the municipal area of Aldama.
The plant serves approximately 20,792 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Rio Conchos basin, which flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment equivalent standards.
For agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations typically require biological treatment (secondary treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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