Overview
Cinco de Febrero wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico, serves 1,369 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 129.60 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 302.40 cubic meters per day.
Cinco de Febrero is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Durango, in the state of Durango, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 1,369 residents in the 5 de Febrero area, providing secondary treatment to manage local wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it plays a role in the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 302.40 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 129.60 cubic meters per day. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), secondary treatment is the standard for municipal wastewater to meet discharge quality criteria. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of the surrounding environment. The plant is located more than 10 km from the coast but within 50 km, indicating an inland setting. Its operation helps safeguard downstream water resources and supports the ecological health of the region's watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Durango region, which is part of the larger Nazas-Aguanaval basin. This basin drains into the Laguna de Mayran and ultimately into the endorheic system of the Bolson de Mapimi. The area supports semi-arid ecosystems, and the plant's effluent contributes to maintaining water quality in local streams and groundwater recharge, which is critical for agriculture and wildlife in this dry region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Centenario in the 5 de Febrero area, within the municipality of Durango, in the state of Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,369 people in the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Nazas-Aguanaval basin, after secondary treatment.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. Plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards.
For small communities in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often using biological processes like activated sludge or lagoons, to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
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