Nuevo Ideal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Durango, Mexico

The Nuevo Ideal wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Nuevo Ideal, Durango, Mexico. It serves a population of about 9,675 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,900.80 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 915.84 m³/day, the facility operates below its full capacity. This treatment level effectively reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant likely discharges into a local river or stream within the Nazas-Aguanaval basin, which drains into the Laguna de Mayran and eventually the Pacific Ocean. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in this semi-arid region of northern Mexico.

The plant discharges into the Nazas-Aguanaval basin, a semi-arid watershed in northern Mexico. The treated effluent supports local streamflow and is important for maintaining water quality in downstream water bodies, including the Laguna de Mayran, a vital wetland habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. The region faces water scarcity, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for environmental and agricultural water reuse.