Overview
Allende wastewater treatment plant serves San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It supports a population of 63,891 and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
The Allende wastewater treatment plant is located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 63,891 residents. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this historic city in central Mexico. The plant operates under Mexico's federal water regulations, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and standards set by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream.
Environmental context
The Allende plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing critical water resources for agriculture and human consumption in the region. The lake and its tributaries are important migratory corridors for birds and sustain local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The Allende plant is located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, at the address Mariachi Juvenil Allende, NN, Principal, Zona Centro.
The plant serves approximately 63,891 people in the San Miguel de Allende area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Lerma River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and CONAGUA standards, which require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, Mexican regulations typically mandate secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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