Overview
General Cepeda wastewater treatment plant serves the town of General Cepeda in Coahuila, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 5,006.
The General Cepeda wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of General Cepeda, Coahuila, Mexico. It serves a population of about 5,006 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this inland community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. The designed capacity is 691.20 cubic meters per day, with a similar discharge volume, indicating the plant is operating near its intended capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's arid and semi-arid ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local arroyos that are part of the Rio Grande basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The region is characterized by semi-arid conditions, making water quality management critical for sustaining local biodiversity and agricultural uses. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in General Cepeda, Coahuila, Mexico, at Calle Mariano Escobedo.
The plant serves approximately 5,006 residents of General Cepeda.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 691.20 cubic meters per day.
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