Pabellon de Arteaga Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pabellón de Arteaga, Aguascalientes, Mexico

Pabellon de Arteaga is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pabellón de Arteaga, Aguascalientes, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 66,492 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration. The plant is situated in an inland area, more than 50 km from the coast. As a Mexican facility, the plant operates under national water quality regulations, including the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, which set discharge standards for wastewater. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards. The designed capacity of 1. 00 (likely in million liters per day or similar units) indicates the plant's intended throughput. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies within the Aguascalientes region, which is part of the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific hydrological basin. This basin drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.

The plant discharges into the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific basin, which flows through central Mexico and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including species adapted to semi-arid conditions. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could affect downstream ecosystems and water users.