Overview
El Jaguey wastewater treatment plant in Zacatecas, Mexico provides secondary treatment for a small community of 365 people, discharging 34.56 volume units daily.
El Jaguey wastewater treatment plant is located in the community of El Jagüey, within the municipality of Melchor Ocampo, Zacatecas, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 365 residents, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), secondary treatment is the standard for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the region's hydrology. Zacatecas is an inland state with semi-arid climate, and proper wastewater treatment is crucial for preserving scarce water resources and preventing contamination of downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that eventually drain into the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The semi-arid Zacatecas region relies on these water bodies for agriculture and domestic use, making treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
El Jaguey WWTP is located in El Jagüey, within the municipality of Melchor Ocampo, Zacatecas, Mexico.
The plant serves a small community of 365 people, typical of rural wastewater facilities in Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican standards for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is required for most municipal plants to protect water quality.
The plant discharges 34.56 volume units per day, with a designed capacity of 44.93 volume units, indicating it operates below capacity.
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