Overview
La Morita wastewater treatment plant serves Estacion Morita in Chihuahua, Mexico, with secondary treatment for a population of 303. It discharges 43.20 cubic meters per day, with a designed capacity of 60.48 cubic meters per day.
La Morita is a wastewater treatment plant located in Estacion Morita, within the municipality of Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a small population of 303 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater in this rural community. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 60.48 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 43.20 cubic meters per day, indicating it is operating below its full capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements for municipal wastewater treatment in Mexico, which aligns with national regulations under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 that set discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the larger hydrological system in Chihuahua. The region's arid climate and reliance on groundwater make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed in Chihuahua, which ultimately drains into the Rio Conchos basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo). This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and communities in the region. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality in this semi-arid environment.
Frequently asked questions
La Morita is located in Estacion Morita, within the municipality of Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 303 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Rio Conchos basin that flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo).
La Morita provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water pollution control standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharges.
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