Overview
El Trigo wastewater treatment plant in Tanque El Trigo, Aguascalientes, Mexico, serves a small population of 548 with secondary treatment. It discharges 51.84 cubic meters per day, operating below its designed capacity of 103.68.
El Trigo is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tanque El Trigo, a locality in the municipality of Aguascalientes, Mexico. It serves a small population of 548 people, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting within the state of Aguascalientes. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which mandate treatment standards for municipal wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 103.68 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 51.84 cubic meters per day, indicating it is operating at about half its capacity. This suggests the plant is sized to accommodate potential future growth or seasonal variations in flow. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the larger Lerma-Santiago-Pacific hydrological region. This region drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River and its tributaries. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including agricultural areas and natural habitats that depend on clean water.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture in the region. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating impacts on downstream water bodies and maintaining ecological balance in the semi-arid Aguascalientes landscape.
Frequently asked questions
El Trigo is located in Tanque El Trigo, a locality in the municipality of Aguascalientes, in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Its address is Calle Maíz, Tanque El Trigo, Aguascalientes, 20367.
The plant serves a population of 548 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility serving a rural or suburban community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific hydrological region. The water eventually flows to the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River.
El Trigo provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Mexico. This process removes organic matter and suspended solids, reducing pollution before discharge.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). Plants of this scale are required to meet discharge limits for pollutants, and secondary treatment is typically sufficient for small communities.
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