Estacion Vicente Guerrero Wastewater Treatment Plant, Durango, Mexico

Estacion Vicente Guerrero is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Estación Vicente Guerrero, within the state of Durango, Mexico. The facility serves a small population of 347 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater in Mexico. With a designed capacity of 57.89 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 32.83 cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its capacity. Mexican regulations for wastewater treatment are governed by NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the region's hydrology. Durango's water systems drain into the Pacific slope, and the plant's operations help maintain water quality in the surrounding environment, supporting local ecosystems and downstream water users.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Pacific slope drainage basin in northern Mexico. The region's water resources support agricultural activities and local biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream aquatic habitats, which are important for migratory birds and native fish species.