Overview
Luis Moya wastewater treatment plant serves 1,004 people in Durango, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 95.04 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Luis Moya is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Luis Moya, within the municipality of Peñón Blanco, Durango, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,004 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small urban community. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 112.32 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 95.04 cubic meters, indicating it operates below its full capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding environment. The plant is located more than 10 km from the coast but within 50 km, so its discharge ultimately reaches inland waters. The facility helps safeguard local water quality and supports the health of the regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that drain into the broader basin of the Nazas River, which flows through the arid region of Durango. This river is a vital water source for agriculture and ecosystems in the area. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic life in this semi-arid environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of Luis Moya, in the municipality of Peñón Blanco, Durango, Mexico. Its address is Calle Venustiano Carranza, Luis Moya, Durango.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,004 people, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The treated water is then discharged into local water bodies.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, including the National Water Law and standards set by CONAGUA (National Water Commission). These regulations mandate treatment levels and discharge limits to protect water quality.
The plant has a designed capacity of 112.32 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average of 95.04 cubic meters per day, operating below its full capacity.
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