Gonzalez Ortega Wastewater Treatment Plant, General Gonzalez Ortega, Durango, Mexico

The Gonzalez Ortega wastewater treatment plant is located in General Gonzalez Ortega, within the municipality of San Juan del Rio, Durango, Mexico. This facility serves a small population of 274 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. The plant is part of Mexico's national wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and overseen by CONAGUA (Comision Nacional del Agua). The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 43.20, and the current discharge volume is 25.92, indicating that the plant is operating below its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely contributing to the drainage system of the Nazas River basin, which flows into the Laguna de Mayran and ultimately the endorheic basin of the Bolson de Mapimi. This region is semi-arid, and water quality management is critical for maintaining local ecosystems and agricultural water supplies.

The plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, which drains into the Laguna de Mayran, a seasonal lake in the endorheic Bolson de Mapimi region. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The semi-arid climate makes water conservation and treatment crucial for maintaining ecological balance and preventing contamination of limited water resources.