Overview
Francisco I Madero wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Francisco I. Madero in Chihuahua, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 554, discharging 86.40 cubic meters per day.
The Francisco I Madero wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Francisco I. Madero, within the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a small population of 554 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban setting. The plant is situated on Calle Vicente Guerrero in the Ignacio Zaragoza area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 164.16 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 86.40 cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and overseen by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which sets discharge standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the broader hydrological network of Chihuahua. The region is characterized by arid to semi-arid conditions, making water reuse and quality management critical for sustaining local ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant's operation contributes to reducing pollution in the area's surface and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Rio Conchos basin, a major tributary of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo). The Rio Conchos supports diverse aquatic life and provides irrigation water for agriculture in the region. Downstream, the Rio Grande flows into the Gulf of Mexico, making the plant's effluent management important for both local and transboundary water quality. The arid climate of Chihuahua means that maintaining water quality is essential for the health of riparian habitats and for human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Vicente Guerrero in the Ignacio Zaragoza area of Francisco I. Madero, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 554 residents, indicating it is a small-scale facility serving a local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Rio Conchos basin, which eventually reaches the Rio Grande and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard regulatory requirements for such facilities in Mexico.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law and overseen by CONAGUA. Plants of this scale are required to meet discharge standards that protect water quality for human and environmental health.
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