Overview
Dolores Hidalgo wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico serves 730 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 69.12 cubic meters daily, operating within its designed capacity of 86.40.
The Dolores Hidalgo wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Durango, Durango, Mexico. This facility serves a small population of 730 residents, providing essential wastewater management for the local community. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the municipal infrastructure in the region. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which involve biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 86.40 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 69.12 cubic meters daily, indicating operational efficiency. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is standard for facilities of this scale, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding watershed. The plant's operations help safeguard downstream ecosystems, including rivers that flow through the arid landscape of Durango. By treating wastewater, the facility reduces pollution loads and supports the ecological health of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses within the Nazas River basin, which drains into the Laguna de Mayran, an important wetland in northern Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The arid climate of Durango makes water quality management essential for sustaining both human use and ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dolores Hidalgo, within the municipality of Durango, in the state of Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 730 residents, making it a small-scale facility focused on local community wastewater management.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges.
For small agglomerations like Dolores Hidalgo, secondary treatment is standard under Mexican regulations, ensuring adequate protection of receiving water bodies.
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