Overview
Casas Grandes wastewater treatment plant in Chihuahua, Mexico serves 4,564 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 432.00 cubic meters daily and has a designed capacity of 950.40 m³/day.
Casas Grandes wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 4,564 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 950.40 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 432.00 cubic meters daily, indicating it operates below its full capacity. Mexican wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the broader watershed of northern Chihuahua. The region is semi-arid, and water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body, likely an arroyo or river that flows through the Casas Grandes valley. This area is part of the endorheic basin of northern Mexico, where water eventually evaporates or infiltrates. The region supports desert and grassland ecosystems, and maintaining water quality is essential for local wildlife and agricultural use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Héroes Del Carrizal, Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, 31850, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 4,564 people in the town of Casas Grandes.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse, likely an arroyo or river in the Casas Grandes valley, which is part of an endorheic basin in northern Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small agglomerations under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT).
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
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