Overview
Jose Guadalupe Rodriguez wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico, serves 1,479 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 181.44 cubic meters daily, operating at 47% of its 388.80 m³/day design capacity.
The Jose Guadalupe Rodriguez wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of José Guadalupe Rodríguez, within the municipality of Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, Mexico. This facility serves a population of 1,479 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Mexico. With a design capacity of 388.80 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge of 181.44 cubic meters, it operates at about 47% capacity. Mexican wastewater regulations, under NOM-001-SEMARNAT, set discharge standards for pollutants, and secondary treatment typically meets these requirements for organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding environment. The plant plays a role in preserving water quality in the Durango region, which is part of the larger hydrological system that drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Nazas River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Nazas River basin, which flows through the arid and semi-arid landscapes of Durango. This basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. The treated effluent helps maintain water quality in this region, where water resources are scarce and pollution control is critical for ecosystem health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida 20 de Noviembre, in the city of José Guadalupe Rodríguez, within the municipality of Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,479 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Nazas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these standards for small communities.
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