Overview
Praxedis G Guerrero wastewater treatment plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, serves 1,548 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 950.40 cubic meters per day, with a designed capacity of 1,270.08.
Praxedis G Guerrero is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Praxedis G. Guerrero, Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 1,548 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. It is situated in the northern region of Mexico, near the US border. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1,270.08 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 950.40 cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into an arroyo or river system that drains into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) basin. This water body is ecologically significant as it supports riparian habitats and is a critical water source for agriculture and communities in the arid Chihuahuan Desert region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) basin. This river system is a vital water source for the arid Chihuahuan Desert, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The region faces water scarcity and pollution challenges, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and human water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Praxedis G. Guerrero, Chihuahua, Mexico, near the US-Mexico border. Its address is Calle Ramirez, Praxedis G. Guerrero, Chihuahua.
The plant serves a population of 1,548 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) basin. The discharge volume is 950.40 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This meets Mexican standards for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is required for municipal plants to protect water quality in receiving bodies like the Rio Grande.
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