Overview
Buenaventura wastewater treatment plant serves San Buenaventura, Chihuahua, Mexico, with secondary treatment for a population of 5,476. It discharges 518.40 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 1,900.80 cubic meters per day.
The Buenaventura wastewater treatment plant is located in San Buenaventura, within the municipality of Buenaventura, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 5,476 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,900.80 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 518.40 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, Buenaventura employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants must meet specific discharge standards for parameters such as BOD, TSS, and pathogens. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typical and aligns with national requirements for protecting water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Chihuahuan Desert region, ultimately contributing to the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo basin. This arid region faces water scarcity, making treated wastewater a valuable resource for potential reuse in agriculture or environmental flows. The plant plays a role in safeguarding downstream ecosystems and supporting sustainable water management in the area.
Environmental context
The Buenaventura plant discharges into the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo basin, which flows through northern Mexico and into the Gulf of Mexico. The Chihuahuan Desert watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse arid-adapted species and migratory birds. Treated effluent helps maintain base flows in intermittent streams, reducing the impact of drought on local riparian habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Anáhuac in San Buenaventura, within the municipality of Buenaventura, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 5,476 residents in the San Buenaventura area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard, which sets discharge limits for BOD, TSS, and other pollutants to protect water quality.
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande basin, supporting water quality in an arid region where water resources are scarce. Treated effluent helps sustain local ecosystems and potential reuse.
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