Overview
El Verano wastewater treatment plant in El Veranito, Chihuahua, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a small population of 434. It discharges 86.40 volume units daily, operating below its designed capacity of 103.68.
El Verano is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Veranito, within the municipality of Matamoros, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a small community of 434 people, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management in northern Mexico. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale and typical for small agglomerations in Mexico. It operates at a discharge volume of 86.40 units per day, below its designed capacity of 103.68 units, indicating reserve capacity. Mexican wastewater regulations, such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, set discharge standards for pollutants, and plants of this size are expected to comply with these norms. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the broader Rio Grande basin or an endorheic basin in the Chihuahuan Desert. The region's arid climate makes water quality management critical for sustaining local ecosystems and groundwater recharge. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water bodies from untreated sewage, supporting environmental health in a water-scarce area.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Chihuahuan Desert, an arid region where water resources are limited. Treated effluent likely flows into an arroyo or stream that eventually reaches the Rio Conchos or a closed basin. Protecting these water bodies is vital for local wildlife, including endemic fish and migratory birds, and for maintaining water quality for agricultural and human use downstream.
Frequently asked questions
El Verano is located in El Veranito, within the municipality of Matamoros, Chihuahua, Mexico. Its address is Calle Emiliano Zapata, El Veranito.
The plant serves a small population of 434 people, typical for a rural community in Chihuahua.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse, likely an arroyo or stream that drains into the Rio Conchos basin or an endorheic basin in the Chihuahuan Desert.
El Verano provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small Mexican wastewater plants under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. For small agglomerations like El Verano, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards.
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