Overview
Ramones wastewater treatment plant serves Los Ramones, Nuevo León, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 259.20 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 864.00 m³/day, supporting a population of 1,263.
The Ramones wastewater treatment plant is located in Los Ramones, Nuevo León, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 1,263 residents. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which mandate treatment standards for municipal wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Mexico. With a designed capacity of 864.00 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 259.20 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Rio Grande basin. This discharge supports downstream ecosystems and agricultural water reuse in the semi-arid region of Nuevo León.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and communities in the region. The semi-arid climate makes water quality management essential for maintaining ecological balance and downstream water availability.
Frequently asked questions
The Ramones plant is located in Los Ramones, Nuevo León, Mexico, at Calle Miguel Hidalgo, Altamira (Capadero).
The plant serves a population of 1,263 residents in the Los Ramones area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under national regulations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 864.00 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 259.20 m³/day, indicating it operates below full capacity.
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