Overview
Bernardo Quintana wastewater treatment plant serves San Pedro, Querétaro, Mexico, with a population equivalent of 12,769. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater.
Bernardo Quintana is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Pedro, within the municipality of El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 12,769 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's water infrastructure. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, Bernardo Quintana is subject to the country's federal water laws, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and official standards such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. It plays a role in managing local wastewater. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the San Juan River, which flows into the Pánuco River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the plant's importance in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and preventing contamination of downstream water bodies used for agriculture and human consumption.
Environmental context
Bernardo Quintana plant discharges into a local stream that feeds into the San Juan River, part of the Pánuco River basin. The Pánuco River flows eastward to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and industry. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and ensuring safe water resources for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The Bernardo Quintana plant is located in San Pedro, within the municipality of El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico. Its address is San Pedro, Saldarriaga, El Marqués, Querétaro, 76243.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,769 people, making it a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse, which is part of the San Juan River basin. The water eventually flows into the Pánuco River and reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and official standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
For a plant of this size in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal discharge standards, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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