Overview
Fraccionamiento Desarrollo del Pedregal is a wastewater treatment plant serving 2,282 people in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for small agglomerations.
Fraccionamiento Desarrollo del Pedregal is a wastewater treatment facility located in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 2,282 residents. The plant is situated in the historic center of the city, within the municipality of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí state. As a small-scale treatment facility, it plays a role in managing local domestic wastewater. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are regulated under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for organic matter and solids. Plants serving populations under 10,000 typically employ primary or secondary treatment systems such as septic tanks, anaerobic ponds, or activated sludge, depending on local requirements. The plant's capacity and operational status are consistent with small community infrastructure. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local drainage channels that flow into the San Luis Potosí River, part of the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports agricultural and urban water uses downstream, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Pánuco River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving water body is likely the San Luis Potosí River, a tributary of the Pánuco. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and municipal use downstream. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient and pathogen pollution in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Centro Histórico area of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí state, Mexico, at coordinates 22.1510, -100.9760.
The plant serves approximately 2,282 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local drainage channels that flow into the San Luis Potosí River, part of the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge limits for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and other parameters.
Small plants in Mexico often use primary treatment (e.g., septic tanks) or secondary treatment such as anaerobic ponds, constructed wetlands, or activated sludge systems to meet NOM discharge standards.
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