Overview
Melchor Ocampo wastewater treatment plant in Nuevo León, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a small population of 629. It discharges 259.20 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Melchor Ocampo wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Melchor Ocampo, Nuevo León, Mexico. It serves a small community of 629 people, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural or peri-urban area. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which mandate treatment standards for municipal wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 864.00 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 259.20 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The facility is managed as part of the state's water infrastructure, overseen by the relevant Mexican water authority. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Rio Grande basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and local ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and public health in the semi-arid climate of Nuevo León.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Rio Grande basin, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and bird species and is a critical water source for agriculture and communities in the region. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Melchor Ocampo, Nuevo León, Mexico, at Pino Suarez street.
The plant serves a population of 629 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Rio Grande basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, which require municipal wastewater treatment to meet specific standards. For small communities, secondary treatment is typical to reduce environmental impact.
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