Overview
Martin Lopez San Jose de Gracia wastewater treatment plant serves General Martin Lopez, Durango, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,464, with a daily discharge volume of 233.28 cubic meters.
The Martin Lopez San Jose de Gracia wastewater treatment plant is located in General Martin Lopez, within the municipality of Canatlán, Durango, Mexico. This facility serves a small community of 2,464 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for the local population. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale and typical for small communities in Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 403.49 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 233.28 cubic meters daily, indicating available capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio San Pedro and the Rio Mezquital. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio San Pedro basin, which flows into the Rio Mezquital and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and local communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in General Martin Lopez, in the municipality of Canatlán, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 2,464 residents in the local community.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Rio San Pedro basin, which flows into the Rio Mezquital and ultimately to the Pacific Ocean, helping protect these water bodies from pollution.
Plants in Mexico must comply with NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is standard for small communities to meet these standards.
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