Overview
El Ranchito wastewater treatment plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, serves a small population of 29 with secondary treatment. It discharges 25.92 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
El Ranchito wastewater treatment plant is located in the rural community of El Ranchito, within the municipality of Satevó, Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a very small population of 29 people, reflecting its role in a sparsely populated area. It operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for small communities and helps reduce organic pollutants before discharge. As a small facility in Mexico, the plant is subject to national wastewater regulations under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant's designed capacity is 25.92 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rio Conchos basin, a major tributary of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo). This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for communities downstream. Proper treatment at El Ranchito helps protect water quality in this arid region where water resources are scarce and ecologically sensitive.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Conchos watershed, which flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This basin is crucial for irrigation and drinking water in northern Mexico. The arid climate makes water quality management essential to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic life in intermittent streams that support migratory birds and local wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
El Ranchito wastewater treatment plant is located in the rural community of El Ranchito, in the municipality of Satevó, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves a small population of 29 people, typical of a rural community in Chihuahua.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Conchos watershed, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
El Ranchito provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican standards for small communities.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet standards.
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