Overview
El Temazcal wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Temazcal in Calvillo, Aguascalientes, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 502, discharging 47.52 units of treated wastewater.
El Temazcal wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Temazcal, within the municipality of Calvillo, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 502 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban setting. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which mandate treatment standards for communities of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 103.68 units, with a current discharge volume of 47.52 units, indicating operational headroom. As a small facility, it is subject to oversight by Mexican water authorities, which enforce discharge limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the broader hydrological network of Aguascalientes. The region's water resources support agriculture and local ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for downstream environmental health. The plant contributes to safeguarding these waters from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Rio Verde basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Grande de Santiago. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for native aquatic species. Proper treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
El Temazcal plant is located on Calle Roble in Temazcal, within the municipality of Calvillo, Aguascalientes, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 502 residents, typical for a small community in rural Aguascalientes.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Rio Verde basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small communities in Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to comply with environmental norms.
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