Overview
La Regina wastewater treatment plant serves 456 people in Julimes, Chihuahua, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 43.20 units of treated wastewater.
La Regina is a wastewater treatment plant located in Julimes, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a small population of 456 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting basic environmental protection requirements for inland discharge. With a designed capacity of 198.72 units and an actual discharge volume of 43.20 units, the plant operates well below its capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to comply with these standards, especially when discharging to inland water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely flows into local arroyos or streams that drain into the Rio Conchos basin, a major tributary of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo). This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this arid region, where water resources are scarce and ecologically sensitive.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Conchos basin, which flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is critical for agriculture and wildlife in the Chihuahuan Desert. The region's arid climate means that even small discharges can have significant ecological impacts, supporting riparian habitats and migratory birds. Protecting water quality is essential for maintaining the health of this fragile ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
La Regina is located in Julimes, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a small community in this rural area of northern Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 456 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility designed for a local community.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Rio Conchos basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typically required for inland discharge.
For small communities in Mexico, secondary treatment is common and sufficient to meet national discharge standards. This biological process removes organic matter and suspended solids, protecting local water bodies.
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