Overview
Esfuerzos Unidos wastewater treatment plant serves 1,187 people in Nuevo Ideal, Durango, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 112.32 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Esfuerzos Unidos wastewater treatment plant is located in the community of Esfuerzos Unidos, within the municipality of Nuevo Ideal, Durango, Mexico. This facility serves a population of 1,187 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant in a rural or semi-urban setting. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 regulation. The plant has a designed capacity of 146.88 cubic meters per day and currently treats 112.32 cubic meters per day, indicating it is operating below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of water resources in the region. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated wastewater from affecting the surrounding watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Nazas River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, which flows through the arid and semi-arid landscapes of Durango. The Nazas River is a vital water source for agriculture and ecosystems in the region, eventually reaching the Laguna de Mayran and the Pacific Ocean. Protecting this watershed from untreated wastewater is critical for maintaining water quality and supporting local biodiversity, including fish and migratory bird species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the community of Esfuerzos Unidos, within the municipality of Nuevo Ideal, in the state of Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,187 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater to protect water bodies.
For small agglomerations like Esfuerzos Unidos, secondary treatment is standard, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards.
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