Overview
Parque Mexico wastewater treatment plant serves Aguascalientes, Mexico, with a population of 16,330. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater.
Parque Mexico is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 16,330 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under Mexico's federal water regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet these standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin. This river system flows through central Mexico and ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows through Aguascalientes and into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Parque Mexico is located in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico, at Calle Nieto in the municipality of Aguascalientes.
The plant serves a population of 16,330 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, ultimately flowing to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets limits on pollutants in municipal wastewater discharges.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typical to meet NOM-001-SEMARNAT requirements, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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