Overview
Ocampo wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 3,978 residents in Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico. The facility provides secondary treatment and is located inland, away from coastal areas.
The Ocampo wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico. It serves a population of about 3,978 people, making it a small-scale treatment plant in the region. The plant is situated on Calle Ignacio Zaragoza in the town of Ocampo. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 864 cubic meters per day and a similar discharge volume, indicating it operates near its design capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law and the Federal Law for Environmental Protection, with oversight by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, contributing to the protection of the surrounding environment. The region is part of the Rio Bravo (Rio Grande) basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the local watershed and supports downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Ocampo plant is located in the arid region of Coahuila, within the Rio Bravo (Rio Grande) basin. Treated effluent likely discharges into a local arroyo or stream that eventually flows into the Rio Bravo, which forms the border between Mexico and the United States and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and communities in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Ocampo wastewater treatment plant is located on Calle Ignacio Zaragoza in Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 3,978 residents in the town of Ocampo.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and is overseen by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which sets discharge standards to protect water quality.
The plant has a designed capacity of 864 cubic meters per day, which matches its current discharge volume.
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