Overview
Morelos wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Morelos, Zacatecas, Mexico. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 11,201 people.
The Morelos wastewater treatment plant is located in Colonia Santa Cruz, Morelos, Zacatecas, Mexico. It serves a population of about 11,201 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility in the region. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the city of Morelos. As a Mexican wastewater treatment facility, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment. For plants serving populations around 10,000 to 15,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet the NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Grande de Santiago and the Rio Lerma-Santiago system. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural activities make proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality and supporting local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Morelos plant discharges into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows westward through Zacatecas and Jalisco before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and drinking water supplies downstream. The semi-arid climate means that water resources are limited, making the protection of this river system critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The Morelos wastewater treatment plant is located in Colonia Santa Cruz, Morelos, Zacatecas, Mexico.
The Morelos plant serves approximately 11,201 people in the community of Morelos, Zacatecas.
The treated effluent from the Morelos plant is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin that flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The Morelos plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), particularly NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for wastewater treatment plants.
For plants serving populations around 10,000 to 15,000 in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet the NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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