Overview
General Escobedo wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico serves 1,232 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 276.48 cubic meters daily, operating at 80% of its 345.60 m³/day design capacity.
The General Escobedo wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of El Oro, Durango, Mexico. It serves a small population of 1,232 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant has a design capacity of 345.60 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average of 276.48 cubic meters daily, indicating a utilization rate of approximately 80%. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard level of treatment required for small agglomerations in Mexico under the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Nazas River basin, which flows through the arid region of Durango. The Nazas River is a vital water source for agriculture and ecosystems in the region, ultimately draining into the Laguna de Mayran, an important wetland area. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of this semi-arid watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, a critical water system in the semi-arid Durango region. The Nazas River flows into the Laguna de Mayran, a shallow lake that supports migratory birds and local biodiversity. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality for downstream agricultural and ecological uses in this water-scarce environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in General Escobedo, El Oro, Durango, Mexico, serving a small community of 1,232 residents.
The plant has a design capacity of 345.60 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average of 276.48 cubic meters daily, operating at about 80% capacity.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is standard for small communities to protect water quality.
The treated effluent discharges into the Nazas River basin, which flows through Durango and ultimately reaches the Laguna de Mayran, an important wetland ecosystem.
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