Overview
Chula Vista wastewater treatment plant in Coahuila, Mexico, serves 4,107 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 432 m³/day and operates under Mexican water quality regulations.
The Chula Vista wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 4,107 residents. This small-scale facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996. The plant has a designed capacity of 432 m³/day and currently discharges 432 m³/day of treated effluent. As a secondary treatment plant, it removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican discharge standards for inland water bodies. The facility is operated as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Chula Vista community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rio Bravo (Rio Grande) basin. This river system is ecologically significant as it supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities along the US-Mexico border. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Bravo (Rio Grande) basin, which flows through northern Mexico and Texas before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Gladiolas in Chula Vista, Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 4,107 residents in the Chula Vista community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Mexican wastewater treatment is regulated under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in discharges to national waters.
For small communities in Mexico, secondary treatment is typical, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet national discharge standards.
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