Overview
Coneto de Comonfort wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico, serves 822 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 122.69 m³/day, operating at 94.7% of its 129.60 m³/day design capacity.
Coneto de Comonfort is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Coneto de Comonfort, Durango, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 822 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge. It has a designed capacity of 129.60 m³/day and currently treats 122.69 m³/day, indicating near-full utilization. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or arroyo that drains into the broader hydrological network of the Nazas River basin, which flows into the Laguna de Mayran and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems in this semi-arid region of northern Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Nazas River basin, one of the most important hydrological systems in northern Mexico. The Nazas River flows into the Laguna de Mayran, a large endorheic lagoon that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water resources scarce, so effective wastewater treatment is critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Coneto de Comonfort, a town in the state of Durango, Mexico. Its coordinates are approximately 24.98° N, 104.77° W.
The plant serves a population of 822 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or arroyo, which flows into the Nazas River basin and eventually reaches the Laguna de Mayran.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these standards.
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