Overview
García wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 92,000 people in García, Nuevo León, Mexico. The facility is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
The García wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in García, Nuevo León, Mexico, serving an estimated population of 92,185. Situated in the northeastern region of the country, the plant is part of the urban infrastructure supporting this growing city within the Monterrey metropolitan area. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to Mexico's federal water quality standards under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rio Grande basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's semi-arid watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande basin, which flows through northeastern Mexico and Texas before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for both human consumption and agriculture. The semi-arid climate means water resources are limited, making effective treatment critical for maintaining downstream ecosystem health and preventing nutrient enrichment in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The García wastewater treatment plant is located in García, Nuevo León, Mexico, in the northeastern part of the country near the city of Monterrey.
The plant serves approximately 92,185 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican regulatory frameworks.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rio Grande basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Mexico typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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