Overview
Peñón Blanco wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico, serves about 5,991 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 809.57 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Peñón Blanco is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Peñón Blanco, Durango, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,991 residents, making it a small-scale treatment plant typical of rural communities in northern Mexico. It is situated at Calle Juárez in the town center. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,296 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 809.57 cubic meters per day, the plant operates at about 62% capacity. This indicates adequate capacity for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the endorheic basin of the Mexican Plateau. The region's semi-arid climate means that water resources are scarce, and the plant plays a crucial role in protecting local water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems, including seasonal streams and agricultural areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the endorheic basin of the Mexican Plateau, where water flows into internal drainage systems rather than reaching the ocean. This region is characterized by semi-arid conditions and seasonal streams that support local agriculture and wildlife. The treated effluent helps maintain base flows in these intermittent watercourses, which are vital for riparian habitats and groundwater recharge in the Durango area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Juárez in Peñón Blanco, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 5,991 residents of Peñón Blanco.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the endorheic basin of the Mexican Plateau.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
Nearby plants