Nueva Madera Wastewater Treatment Plant, Nuevo Madera, Chihuahua

Nueva Madera is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nuevo Madera, a locality in the municipality of Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 190 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban setting. As part of Mexico's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 103.68 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 51.84 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates below capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is standard for municipal wastewater to meet discharge quality standards. The plant's inland location in the Sierra Madre Occidental region means its discharge may eventually reach the Rio Grande or endorheic basins. Proper treatment helps protect local water resources and ecosystems in this semi-arid region.

The plant is situated in the mountainous region of Chihuahua, within the Sierra Madre Occidental. Its treated effluent likely drains into local arroyos that feed into the Rio Yaqui or Rio Conchos basins, ultimately contributing to the Gulf of California watershed. The area supports diverse ecosystems including pine-oak forests and riparian habitats, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining water quality and aquatic life.