Overview
Montoro wastewater treatment plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, serves 1,917 people with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 181.44 volume units and discharges treated effluent inland.
Montoro wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Aguascalientes, Mexico, serving a small community of 1,917 residents. The plant operates as part of the local municipal wastewater infrastructure, providing essential sanitation services for the Montoro area. The facility employs secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its population scale under Mexican wastewater regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The plant has a designed capacity of 181.44 volume units and a reported discharge volume of 181.44 volume units, indicating full utilization. As an inland facility, it does not discharge directly to coastal waters. The treated effluent from Montoro likely enters local watercourses that drain into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and supports the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The Montoro plant discharges treated wastewater into the inland watershed of Aguascalientes, part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin. This river system flows westward through the Sierra Madre Occidental and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean near San Blas, Nayarit. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. Proper treatment at Montoro helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting both local streams and the larger basin ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Montoro wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Montoro, within the municipality of Aguascalientes, in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Its address is Calle Leyes de Reforma, Montoro, 20345.
The Montoro plant serves a population of 1,917 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The Montoro plant uses secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce pollutants. This level of treatment is standard for small communities in Mexico.
The Montoro plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged to national waters. Plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards.
The Montoro plant protects local water quality in the Aguascalientes region by treating wastewater before discharge into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin. This helps preserve aquatic habitats and supports downstream water uses such as agriculture and drinking water supply.
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