Overview
Los Alisos wastewater treatment plant serves Heroica Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. It handles a population of approximately 14,147 and discharges treated water into the local watershed.
Los Alisos is a wastewater treatment plant located in Heroica Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, serving a population of around 14,147. The plant is situated near the US-Mexico border in a semi-arid region, providing essential sanitation services to the community. As a municipal facility in Mexico, Los Alisos operates under the national water regulations enforced by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with Mexican Official Standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for wastewater discharge. The treated effluent likely flows into the Santa Cruz River watershed, which drains into the Gila River and eventually the Colorado River, reaching the Gulf of California. This arid region relies on careful water management to protect downstream ecosystems and water resources.
Environmental context
Los Alisos discharges into the Santa Cruz River basin, a tributary of the Gila River, which flows into the Colorado River and ultimately the Gulf of California. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities in the arid Sonoran Desert. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Los Alisos is located in Heroica Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, near the US-Mexico border.
The plant serves approximately 14,147 people in the Heroica Nogales area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Santa Cruz River watershed, which flows into the Gila River and eventually the Colorado River.
The plant operates under Mexican water regulations enforced by CONAGUA, complying with NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards for wastewater discharge.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards.
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