Felipe Angeles Wastewater Treatment Plant - Colonia Felipe Ángeles, Zacatecas

The Felipe Angeles wastewater treatment plant is located in Colonia Felipe Ángeles, within the municipality of Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico. It serves a small community of 1,318 people, providing essential wastewater treatment infrastructure for this rural area. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and operates under Mexico's national water regulations. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its population size. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants serving small communities typically follow the standards set by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which mandates secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 432.00 volume units and currently discharges 259.20 volume units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River basin. The surrounding region is semi-arid, and the plant plays a crucial role in protecting local water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems, including agricultural areas and wildlife habitats.

The plant's discharge contributes to the local watershed, which is part of the Santiago River basin that flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and livestock. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality in this semi-arid environment.