Overview
Cd Aguascalientes wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 44,092 people in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
The Cd Aguascalientes wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Aguascalientes, the capital of the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Serving a population of approximately 44,092, this facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant is situated in an inland urban area, contributing to the sanitation needs of the city. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to comply with Mexico's official standards for wastewater treatment (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set discharge limits for pollutants based on receiving water body type. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies within the Aguascalientes basin, which ultimately drains into the Rio Grande de Santiago and then into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aguascalientes basin, part of the Rio Grande de Santiago watershed, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. This inland basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Aguascalientes, the capital city of the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, at Calle Nieto in the municipality of Aguascalientes.
The plant serves approximately 44,092 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Aguascalientes basin, which is part of the larger Rio Grande de Santiago watershed that flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges based on the receiving water body type.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, aerated lagoons, or stabilization ponds are commonly used to meet NOM-001-SEMARNAT discharge standards.
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