Overview
Ocampo wastewater treatment plant in Guanajuato, Mexico serves about 9,660 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 993.60 thousand m³/year of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 1,296.00 thousand m³/year.
The Ocampo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ocampo, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 9,660 people, making it a small-to-medium municipal facility. The plant is situated in an inland area, far from coastal zones, and treats wastewater from the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the country's environmental regulations. The facility has a designed capacity of 1,296.00 thousand m³ per year and currently discharges 993.60 thousand m³ annually, indicating it operates below its full capacity. Mexican wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) and must comply with official standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent from the Ocampo plant is discharged into the local hydrological system, which ultimately drains into the Lerma River basin. The Lerma River is one of Mexico's most important waterways, flowing into Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in the country. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Lerma-Chapala basin.
Environmental context
The Ocampo plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, a critical freshwater resource for the region. The Lerma-Chapala system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in Lake Chapala and preserving the ecological balance of the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Ocampo wastewater treatment plant is located in Ocampo, Guanajuato, Mexico, at Calle Morelos 307, El Refugio.
The plant serves approximately 9,660 people in the municipality of Ocampo.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local hydrological system, which flows into the Lerma River basin and eventually reaches Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations enforced by CONAGUA, which set standards for wastewater treatment and effluent quality.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, as required by national regulations to protect water bodies.
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