Overview
Ignacio Allende wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico, serves 3,307 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 345.60 cubic meters daily, operating at 33% of its designed capacity of 1,036.80 cubic meters.
The Ignacio Allende wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ignacio Allende, within the municipality of Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, Mexico. This facility serves a population of 3,307 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage municipal wastewater in this inland community. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,036.80 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 345.60 cubic meters per day, the plant operates at approximately 33% capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Nazas River basin, an important hydrological system in northern Mexico. This basin supports agricultural activities and provides water for communities in the region, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, which flows through the arid landscapes of Durango and Coahuila before ending in the Laguna de Mayran, an endorheic lake. This watershed supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for migratory birds. Effective secondary treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in this water-stressed region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Cesar Guillermo Meraz in Ignacio Allende, Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 3,307 residents in the town of Ignacio Allende and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Nazas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Laguna de Mayran.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater of this scale.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1,036.80 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge of 345.60 cubic meters per day.
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