Overview
Nazas wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico serves 2,647 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 250.56 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 432 m³/day.
The Nazas wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Nazas, Durango, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 2,647 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated on Avenida Allende in the town center. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 432 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 250.56 m³/day, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. Mexican wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely contributing to the Nazas River basin, which flows through the arid region of Durango. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting local water quality and public health in this semi-arid area of northern Mexico.
Environmental context
The Nazas plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, part of the larger Nazas-Aguanaval hydrological region. This basin drains into the Laguna de Mayran, an important wetland area in the Chihuahuan Desert. The region supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this arid environment is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
The Nazas wastewater treatment plant is located on Avenida Allende in the town of Nazas, Durango, Mexico.
The Nazas plant serves a population of approximately 2,647 residents in the town of Nazas.
The Nazas plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The Nazas plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. Secondary treatment is the minimum required for municipal wastewater in Mexico.
The Nazas plant has a designed capacity of 432 m³ per day, and it currently discharges about 250.56 m³ per day, operating below its maximum capacity.
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