Overview
Cuiteco wastewater treatment plant serves 274 people in Cuiteco, Chihuahua, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 25.92 m³/day of treated effluent.
The Cuiteco wastewater treatment plant is located in Cuiteco, a small community in the municipality of Urique, Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 274, reflecting its role in a rural setting. It is part of Mexico's national wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and operated by local water authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Mexico. Its designed capacity is 51.84 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 25.92 m³/day, indicating it operates below capacity. This suggests the plant can accommodate future growth or seasonal variations in flow. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California via the Fuerte River system. The region's mountainous terrain and seasonal rainfall influence water quality, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic habitats and communities.
Environmental context
The Cuiteco plant discharges into a tributary of the Fuerte River, which flows through the Sierra Madre Occidental and empties into the Gulf of California. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human use downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, mitigating impacts on the river ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Cuiteco wastewater treatment plant is located in Cuiteco, a small community in the municipality of Urique, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The Cuiteco plant serves a population of 274 people, reflecting its role in a rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Fuerte River, which eventually reaches the Gulf of California.
The Cuiteco plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small communities under Mexican water regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment is typically required for communities of this size to protect water quality.
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