Overview
La Estancia wastewater treatment plant serves 164 people in La Estacia, Durango, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 15.55 units of treated wastewater.
La Estancia is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Estacia, a locality in the municipality of Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 164 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting. As part of Mexico's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required by Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity is 66.53 units, with an actual discharge volume of 15.55 units, indicating it operates well below capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Santiago Papasquiaro region. This watercourse eventually drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Presa Lázaro Cárdenas and the Río San Pedro. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream that flows into the Río San Pedro, a tributary of the Presa Lázaro Cárdenas reservoir. This reservoir is part of the larger Río San Pedro basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
La Estancia is located in La Estacia, a locality in the municipality of Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 164 people, typical of a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a stream that flows into the Río San Pedro and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean.
La Estancia provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required by Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is mandatory for most municipal plants to protect water quality.
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