Overview
El Terrero wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico, serves 392 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 37.15 volume units daily, operating under Mexican wastewater regulations.
El Terrero is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the town of El Terrero, within the municipality of San Juan del Río, Durango, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 392 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban community. It operates under Mexico's national water quality standards, which require secondary treatment for discharges to protect public health and the environment. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 69.98 volume units and an actual discharge volume of 37.15, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The facility is regulated under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and the corresponding discharge standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set limits for pollutants in wastewater. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Nazas River basin. The surrounding region is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for local ecosystems and downstream communities. The plant helps protect water resources in the Durango area, supporting agricultural and domestic uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, which flows through the arid landscapes of Durango and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports limited but ecologically important riparian habitats and is a vital water source for irrigation and livestock. The semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The El Terrero wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of El Terrero, within the municipality of San Juan del Río, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 392 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural communities in Durango.
The plant uses secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law and the official discharge standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets limits on pollutants for wastewater discharges.
The plant protects the Nazas River basin, a critical water source in the semi-arid Durango region, by treating wastewater before it enters the local watershed.
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