Ferronales, Aguascalientes | Mexico Wastewater

Overview

Ferronales wastewater treatment plant serves 13,609 people in Aguascalientes, Mexico. It operates under Mexican water regulations for inland discharge.

Ferronales is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aguascalientes, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 13,609. The plant is situated in the state of Aguascalientes, an inland region known for its semi-arid climate and industrial activity. As a municipal facility, Ferronales is subject to Mexican water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) which set discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards before effluent is released into local water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Aguascalientes River basin, which flows into the Rio Grande de Santiago and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for water quality and public health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Aguascalientes River basin, part of the Rio Grande de Santiago watershed that drains to the Pacific Ocean. This region supports agricultural activities and seasonal wetlands, requiring effective treatment to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic life.

Frequently asked questions

Ferronales is located in Aguascalientes, Mexico, at Calle Nieto in the municipality of Aguascalientes, state of Aguascalientes.

Ferronales serves a population of 13,609 people in the Aguascalientes area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Aguascalientes River basin, which flows into the Rio Grande de Santiago and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean.

Ferronales operates under Mexican federal water standards, specifically NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.

For a plant of this size in Mexico, secondary treatment is typical, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet NOM-001-SEMARNAT discharge standards.