Overview
Higueras wastewater treatment plant in Nuevo León, Mexico, serves 1,745 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 172.80 m³/day of treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Higueras wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Higueras, Nuevo León, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 1,745 residents. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Mexico, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. With a designed capacity of 432.00 m³/day and an average daily flow of 172.80 m³/day, the plant operates at about 40% capacity. As a municipal facility in Nuevo León, it falls under Mexico's federal water regulations (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to discharge standards set by CONAGUA (National Water Commission). The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters, likely tributaries of the San Juan River, which flows into the Rio Grande and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality in the semi-arid northeastern region of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the San Juan River basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Río Bravo). This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and communities in Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. The treated effluent helps maintain water quality in a region facing water scarcity and industrial pressures.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle José María Arteaga in Higueras, Nuevo León, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,745 residents of Higueras municipality.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters, which are part of the San Juan River basin, ultimately flowing to the Rio Grande and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small communities in Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and is regulated by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards to protect water quality in the region.
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