Overview
Gomez Farias wastewater treatment plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, serves 6,076 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 950.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, operating under Mexican water quality regulations.
The Gomez Farias wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Gómez Farías, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 6,076 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1,209.60 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 950.40 cubic meters per day, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. Mexican wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Federal Law for Water Pollution Prevention and Control (Ley Federal para la Prevención y Control de la Contaminación del Agua), which sets discharge standards for municipal effluents. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of the surrounding watershed. The region's drainage ultimately flows into the Rio Grande basin, which supports agricultural and ecological systems in northern Mexico. Proper treatment helps safeguard downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Rio Grande basin, which flows through Chihuahua and into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and livestock. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants, protecting downstream ecosystems from nutrient enrichment and oxygen depletion.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Constitución in Gómez Farías, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 6,076 residents of Gómez Farías.
The plant uses secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Law for Water Pollution Prevention and Control, which sets effluent standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
For small communities in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet national discharge standards.
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