Overview
Fraccionamiento Brasas de Chihuahua is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,953 people in Chihuahua, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Fraccionamiento Brasas de Chihuahua is a wastewater treatment facility located in the city of Chihuahua, within the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 10,953 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater management standards. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically regulated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) under the Federal Water Rights Law, which mandates treatment standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the larger Rio Conchos basin. This river flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding region is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems and agricultural users.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Rio Conchos basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo), which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and municipal use in the arid Chihuahuan Desert region. Protecting water quality here is essential for maintaining ecological balance and human health downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chihuahua, within the municipality of Chihuahua, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 10,953 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the region.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rio Conchos basin, eventually flowing into the Rio Grande and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law, enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is commonly required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, in line with national water quality standards.
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