Overview
Hermenegildo Galeana wastewater treatment plant in Pánuco de Coronado, Durango, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a small population of 123. It discharges 34.56 units of treated wastewater and has a designed capacity of 259.20 units.
The Hermenegildo Galeana wastewater treatment plant is located in Pánuco de Coronado, Durango, Mexico. It serves a small population of 123 people, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban community. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates within the broader water management framework of the region. This facility provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment meets the basic requirements for municipal wastewater in many jurisdictions. The plant has a designed capacity of 259.20 units and currently discharges 34.56 units, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies, likely contributing to the drainage basin that flows through Durango. The region's watershed ultimately drains towards the Pacific Ocean or into internal basins, depending on the specific hydrology. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and supports the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the larger hydrological network in Durango. The region's watersheds drain towards the Pacific slope or into endorheic basins, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural uses. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and reservoirs that are important for local communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pánuco de Coronado, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a small population of 123 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and the official standards NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and NOM-002-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants.
For small communities, secondary treatment is common and often provided by systems like activated sludge, waste stabilization ponds, or constructed wetlands, depending on local conditions.
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