Overview
Anapra wastewater treatment plant serves Puerto de Anapra, Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. It handles a population of approximately 20,536 and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed.
Anapra is a wastewater treatment plant located in Puerto de Anapra, within the municipality of Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. The facility serves an estimated population of 20,536 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Mexican water management standards. The plant is situated in an arid region near the US-Mexico border. As a Mexican wastewater facility, Anapra operates under the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to discharge standards set by the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA). For plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater from Anapra is discharged into the local drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte). This river is a critical water source for both Mexico and the United States, supporting agricultural irrigation and providing habitat for diverse aquatic species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in the Rio Grande basin.
Environmental context
Anapra's treated effluent enters the local drainage network that feeds into the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte), a major river forming the border between Mexico and the United States. The Rio Grande flows southeastward to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting a variety of ecosystems including riparian habitats and wetlands. The region is arid, and the river's flow is heavily managed for agricultural and municipal use. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for the health of downstream communities and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
The Anapra wastewater treatment plant is located at Calle Rodaballo, Puerto de Anapra, in the municipality of Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The Anapra plant serves an estimated population of 20,536 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater from Anapra is discharged into the local drainage system, which eventually flows into the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte), a major river that forms the border between Mexico and the United States.
The Anapra plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and is regulated by the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA). For plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 100,000 people are generally expected to provide secondary treatment to comply with national discharge standards, which help protect water quality in receiving water bodies like the Rio Grande.
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