Overview
El Organal wastewater treatment plant serves the community of El Organal in San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,564.
El Organal is a wastewater treatment plant located in the community of El Organal, within the municipality of San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,564 people, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the area. As a secondary treatment facility, El Organal meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 432 cubic meters per day, matching its current discharge volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated effluent from El Organal is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the San Juan del Río watershed. This region is part of the larger Lerma-Santiago-Pacific hydrological basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and supports aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the San Juan del Río area, which is part of the Lerma River basin. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
El Organal is located in the community of El Organal, within the municipality of San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico. The address is Calle Constituyentes, EL ORGANAL, San Juan del Río, Querétaro, 76815.
The plant serves a population of 4,564 people, providing secondary treatment for domestic wastewater from the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the San Juan del Río area, which is part of the Lerma River basin. The plant's discharge volume matches its designed capacity of 432 cubic meters per day.
The plant helps protect the San Juan del Río watershed, which feeds into the Lerma River. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and must comply with official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for discharge quality. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving communities of this size.
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