Overview
Parque Venustiano Carranza is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, serving a population of 4,564. It discharges 432 m³/day of treated effluent.
Parque Venustiano Carranza is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 4,564 and operates at a designed capacity of 432 m³/day, with an equal discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard, ensuring compliance with federal discharge standards. The plant's consistent discharge volume suggests stable operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the semi-arid region of northern Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health in this urban area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bravo River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This semi-arid region relies on limited water resources, making treatment crucial for preserving downstream ecosystems. The effluent supports aquatic life and agricultural use in a water-stressed area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Xicoténcatl in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, in the northern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of 4,564 people in the Saltillo area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Bravo River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
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