Overview
Momax wastewater treatment plant in Zacatecas, Mexico, serves 2,244 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 483.84 cubic meters per day, operating under Mexico's national water quality regulations.
The Momax wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Momax, Zacatecas, Mexico, serving a population of 2,244. This facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Mexico, ensuring that organic pollutants and suspended solids are significantly reduced before discharge. With a designed capacity and discharge volume of 483.84 cubic meters per day, the plant operates under Mexico's federal water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) that set maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater. Secondary treatment is appropriate for this population tier, as it meets the required effluent quality for discharge into inland water bodies. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that drain into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water resources, particularly the downstream ecosystems that depend on good water quality for aquatic life and agricultural use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande de Santiago watershed, which flows through Zacatecas and Jalisco before emptying into the Pacific Ocean near San Blas, Nayarit. This basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for irrigation and local biodiversity. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The Momax wastewater treatment plant is located on Calle Hidalgo, in the El Conejal area of Momax, Zacatecas, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 2,244 people in the town of Momax and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network that flows into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations for communities of this size to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set effluent quality standards for discharge into national waters.
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