Overview
Los Arellano wastewater treatment plant serves Aguascalientes, Mexico, with a population of 35,245. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, contributing to local water quality management.
Los Arellano is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aguascalientes, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 35,245. The facility is situated in the municipality of Aguascalientes, within the state of Aguascalientes, and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, Los Arellano is expected to comply with Mexico's official standards for wastewater treatment (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory requirements for organic matter and solids removal. The treated effluent from Los Arellano is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's semi-arid environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Rio Grande de Santiago watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The semi-arid climate of Aguascalientes makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting agricultural and urban uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Los Arellano is located in Aguascalientes, Mexico, specifically on Calle Nieto in the municipality of Aguascalientes, within the state of Aguascalientes.
The plant serves a population of approximately 35,245 people in the Aguascalientes area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Mexico typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoons, to meet national discharge standards for organic matter and solids.
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