El Millon Jesus Carranza Tres Jacales y San Agustin Wastewater Treatment Plant, El Millon, Chihuahua

El Millon Jesus Carranza Tres Jacales y San Agustin is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Millon, a locality in the municipality of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of about 1,451 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a rural or peri-urban community in northern Mexico. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 967.68 cubic meters per day, the plant operates at approximately 27% of its capacity, indicating potential for future growth. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely contributing to the Rio Bravo (Rio Grande) basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant helps protect downstream water quality in a region characterized by arid climate and limited water resources, supporting both ecological health and agricultural reuse potential.

The plant discharges into the Rio Bravo (Rio Grande) basin, which flows through Chihuahua and Texas before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for both Mexican and US communities. The arid climate makes water quality management essential for sustaining local ecosystems and agricultural activities.