Coneto de Comonfort Wastewater Treatment Plant, Durango, Mexico

Coneto de Comonfort is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Coneto de Comonfort, Durango, Mexico. It serves a population of 822 and provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for a small community. The plant has a designed capacity of 129.60 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 112.32 cubic meters daily. As a Mexican facility, the plant operates under the national water quality standards set by the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA). These regulations require treatment to meet discharge limits for organic matter and suspended solids. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typical and sufficient to protect local water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Nazas River basin. The region is semi-arid, so water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and supports local biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, which flows through Durango and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This semi-arid region relies on limited water resources for agriculture and wildlife. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect aquatic habitats in the downstream river system.