Norte Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Norte is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 353,123. The plant is situated in the northern border region of Mexico, adjacent to the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte). As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, Norte is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), which set discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Rio Grande, which flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande is a critical water source for both Mexico and the United States, supporting agriculture, urban water supply, and diverse aquatic habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and communities.

Norte discharges into the Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte), which forms the border between Mexico and the United States. The river flows approximately 3,000 km to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The watershed is semi-arid, and water quality is vital for irrigation and municipal use downstream.