Overview
Las Etnias wastewater treatment plant serves 18,255 people in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
Las Etnias is a wastewater treatment plant located in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 18,255 residents. The plant is situated in the urban area of Torreón, a major city in the northern region of Mexico, and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to comply with Mexico's official standards for wastewater treatment (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), which set discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from Las Etnias likely discharges into the Nazas River basin, which flows through the Comarca Lagunera region and ultimately into the Laguna de Mayrán, an endorheic basin. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and public health in the semi-arid region.
Environmental context
Las Etnias plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, which drains into the Laguna de Mayrán, a terminal lake in the endorheic Bolsón de Mapimí region. This watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its semi-arid climate and reliance on limited surface water for agriculture and wildlife. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm local aquatic habitats and downstream water users.
Frequently asked questions
Las Etnias is located at Avenida Escobedo, Centro Torreón, in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. It serves the urban population of Torreón.
The plant serves approximately 18,255 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from Las Etnias is discharged into the Nazas River basin, which flows into the Laguna de Mayrán, an endorheic lake in the Bolsón de Mapimí region.
Las Etnias operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Mexico commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, aerated lagoons, or stabilization ponds to meet NOM-001 discharge standards.
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