Overview
General Panfilo Natera wastewater treatment plant serves the town of General Pánfilo Natera in Zacatecas, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 7,384 and discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies.
The General Panfilo Natera wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of General Pánfilo Natera, within the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,384 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this inland community. As a secondary treatment plant, it plays a key role in reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and the Federal Law for the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution. Secondary treatment is the standard for municipal plants, ensuring compliance with national discharge standards. The plant's designed capacity is 691.20 thousand cubic meters per year, with an actual discharge volume of 698.98 thousand cubic meters per year, indicating it operates near its design capacity. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Lerma-Santiago basin. This region is part of the Central Mexican Plateau, characterized by semi-arid climate and seasonal rainfall. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Lerma-Santiago basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. The semi-arid climate of Zacatecas means that water resources are particularly sensitive to pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in General Pánfilo Natera, Zacatecas, Mexico, on Avenida Constituyentes.
The plant serves approximately 7,384 residents of General Pánfilo Natera and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Lerma-Santiago basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for municipal wastewater plants in Mexico under national regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and federal environmental regulations, which mandate secondary treatment and set discharge standards to protect water quality.
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