Overview
Norte wastewater treatment plant serves Chihuahua, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/s. It supports a population of 392,472 and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Norte is a wastewater treatment plant located in Chihuahua, Mexico, serving the city of Chihuahua in the state of Chihuahua. The plant is designed to handle a capacity of 1.00 m³/s and serves a population of approximately 392,472 people, making it a significant facility for the region's wastewater management. As a large-scale plant in Mexico, Norte operates under the framework of the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to standards set by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, ensuring protection of water resources. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Chuvíscar River or a tributary, which flows through the region and eventually contributes to the Conchos River, a major tributary of the Rio Grande (Río Bravo). This water body supports local ecosystems and is important for downstream water users, including agricultural and urban areas.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Chihuahuan Desert, a semi-arid region where water resources are scarce. Treated effluent likely enters the Chuvíscar River, which flows into the Conchos River, a key tributary of the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for regional water supply, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Norte plant is located in Chihuahua, Mexico, at Calle Tokio, in the municipality of Chihuahua, state of Chihuahua.
The plant serves a population of approximately 392,472 people in the city of Chihuahua and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Chuvíscar River, which flows into the Conchos River and eventually the Rio Grande, reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is regulated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For large agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CONAGUA standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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