Overview
Jesús Agustín Castro wastewater treatment plant serves 2,099 people in General Jesús Agustín Castro, Durango, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment with a designed capacity of 241.92 m³/day and discharges 198.72 m³/day.
The Jesús Agustín Castro wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of General Jesús Agustín Castro, within the municipality of Peñón Blanco, Durango, Mexico. This facility serves a population of approximately 2,099 residents, addressing the sanitation needs of this small community in the semi-arid region of northern Mexico. The plant operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the national water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). It has a designed capacity of 241.92 m³/day and currently treats an average of 198.72 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The facility is managed as part of the local water infrastructure, likely under the oversight of the state water commission (CEA Durango) or the municipal water utility. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of water resources in the region. The plant's operation helps safeguard downstream water bodies, including the San Juan River basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Nazas River system. This is particularly important in Durango's arid climate, where water reuse and quality are critical for agriculture and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network within the Nazas River basin, a vital water system in the semi-arid region of Durango. The Nazas River flows into the Laguna de Mayrán, an endorheic lagoon that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination in this sensitive ecosystem, where water scarcity amplifies the impact of pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle 5 de Mayo in General Jesús Agustín Castro, a town in the municipality of Peñón Blanco, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 2,099 residents of General Jesús Agustín Castro and surrounding areas.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter, followed by sedimentation to remove solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters.
For small communities like General Jesús Agustín Castro (under 2,500 people), secondary treatment is common and meets the requirements of NOM-001-SEMARNAT for discharge into inland water bodies.
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