Overview
Cochinitos is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico, serving approximately 7,300 people with a discharge volume of 950.40 cubic meters per day.
Cochinitos is a wastewater treatment plant located in Madera, a city in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 7,300 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater before discharge. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity and daily discharge volume are both 950.40 cubic meters, indicating full utilization. As an inland facility, it does not discharge directly to coastal waters. The treated effluent from Cochinitos likely flows into local streams or arroyos that drain into the Rio Grande or other regional basins. The surrounding area is semi-arid, making water quality management important for downstream ecosystems and agricultural use.
Environmental context
Cochinitos discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that eventually drain into the Rio Grande basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in these streams is critical for supporting aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities and agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
Cochinitos is located in Madera, a city in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Its address is Calle Mina, Madera, Chihuahua.
The plant serves approximately 7,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Rio Grande basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Cochinitos provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for urban wastewater in Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Plants serving small populations like Cochinitos are subject to discharge standards that protect water quality in receiving bodies.
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