Las Violetas Wastewater Treatment Plant, Aguascalientes, Mexico

Las Violetas wastewater treatment plant is located in Aguascalientes, Mexico, serving a small population of 1,369 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). The plant treats an average of 129.60 m³/day of wastewater, exceeding its designed capacity of 86.40 m³/day. This indicates the facility is operating above its original design flow, which may require attention to maintain treatment effectiveness. As a secondary treatment plant, it removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Aguascalientes region, an inland area with semi-arid climate where water resources are particularly valuable.

The plant discharges into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows through central Mexico and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The receiving waters support agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems in a semi-arid region where water scarcity is a concern. Protecting downstream water quality is critical for both human use and aquatic life in this basin.