Overview
Arnulfo R Gomez wastewater treatment plant serves 913 people in Amulfo R Gomez, Durango, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment with a designed capacity of 138.24 volume units.
The Arnulfo R Gomez wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Amulfo R Gomez, within the municipality of Canatlán, Durango, Mexico. It serves a population of 913 residents, making it a small-scale facility focused on local wastewater management. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its size and inland location. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 138.24 volume units and currently discharges 86.40 volume units, indicating it is operating below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Grande de Santiago-Lerma system. The plant plays a role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage, supporting water quality in the region's rivers and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Rio Grande de Santiago-Lerma basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of Amulfo R Gomez, in the municipality of Canatlán, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 913 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Mexican wastewater treatment plants operate under the NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Small plants like this must comply with national water quality regulations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 138.24 volume units and currently discharges 86.40 volume units, indicating it is operating below its maximum capacity.
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