Overview
El Gallo wastewater treatment plant serves Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, with a population equivalent of 92,131. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast.
El Gallo is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 92,131. The facility is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this growing urban area. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require adequate treatment for discharges into coastal environments. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet environmental standards and protect receiving waters. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean, a sensitive marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and regional fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to minimize nutrient loading and protect coastal water quality in the Ensenada area.
Environmental context
El Gallo discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage, affecting the coastal waters near Ensenada. This region supports diverse marine life, including fish and invertebrates important for local fisheries. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect nearshore habitats.
Frequently asked questions
El Gallo is located in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, at Maestro Matías Gómez, SN, Calle Séptima, Ensenada, Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California, 22830.
El Gallo serves a population equivalent of 92,131, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Mexican wastewater management standards.
El Gallo discharges treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage channels, as it is located within 50 km of the coast.
El Gallo operates under Mexico's national water regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters, including coastal zones.
For a plant serving around 92,000 people in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, especially for coastal discharges to protect marine ecosystems.
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