Overview
Malagana San Antonio del Monte is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, serving 1,132 people with a designed capacity of 116.64 m³/day.
Malagana San Antonio del Monte is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Malagana neighborhood of León, Guanajuato, Mexico. It serves a population of 1,132 and has a designed capacity of 116.64 m³/day, with a discharge volume of 107.14 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is typical for smaller communities in Mexico. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which are enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's capacity utilization is approximately 92%, indicating efficient operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Lerma River basin, a major hydrological system in central Mexico. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. This lake supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including endemic fish species and migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management crucial for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 126 Calle Cortijo del Guaco, in the Malagana neighborhood of León, Guanajuato, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,132 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent enters local waterways that are part of the Lerma River basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Chapala.
Wastewater treatment in Mexico is regulated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) under the National Waters Law. Secondary treatment is the standard for plants serving communities of this size.
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