Overview
LAzaro CArdenas wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Lázaro Cárdenas in Chihuahua, Mexico. It handles wastewater for approximately 9,903 residents.
LAzaro CArdenas wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Lázaro Cárdenas, within the municipality of Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 9,903 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility in the northern region of the country. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants of this size are typically regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and overseen by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). Plants serving communities of this scale often employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet national discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Conchos River basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Bravo). This river system is ecologically important for the arid region, supporting agriculture and wildlife habitats. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this transboundary watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Conchos River basin, which flows into the Rio Grande (Bravo) and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture in the Chihuahuan Desert region. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Francisco I. Madero in Lázaro Cárdenas, within the municipality of Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 9,903 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Conchos River basin, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
Small plants in Mexico often use secondary treatment processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet national standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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