Overview
Ciudad Valles wastewater treatment plant serves 81,677 people in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
Ciudad Valles wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The facility serves a population of 81,677, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for municipal wastewater treatment in Mexico. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (units unspecified), and it operates under Mexico's federal water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards, which set discharge limits for municipal wastewater. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River system. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse freshwater species and are important for local fisheries and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pánuco River basin, which flows eastward to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is used for irrigation and fishing. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream estuarine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, at Calle Progreso in the Zona Centro area.
The plant serves approximately 81,677 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Pánuco River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for municipal wastewater.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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