Overview
Pedro Escobedo wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,770 people in Querétaro, Mexico. The facility is located inland, discharging treated effluent into local water bodies.
The Pedro Escobedo wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro, Mexico. It serves a population of around 10,770 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a plant in Mexico, it operates under national water quality regulations, including the Mexican Official Standards (NOMs) for wastewater discharge. For a facility serving approximately 10,770 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with federal and state environmental norms. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies, which are part of the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific hydrological basin. This basin ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, supporting aquatic life, and preventing pollution in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses within the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific basin, which flows through central Mexico before reaching the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, reducing nutrient and pathogen loads that could impact downstream communities and habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Herlinda García, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro, 76700, Mexico, serving the local municipality.
The plant serves approximately 10,770 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific hydrological basin, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican water quality standards, including the NOM-001-SEMARNAT for wastewater discharge, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water bodies.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican discharge standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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