Overview
Ranchito de San Juan wastewater treatment plant serves 365 people in El Ranchito de San Juan, Chihuahua, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 34.56 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Ranchito de San Juan is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Ranchito de San Juan, Balleza, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a small population of 365 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 43.20 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 34.56 cubic meters per day. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into national waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Grande de Santiago system. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's arid landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding Chihuahua region is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for sustaining local aquatic life and agricultural uses. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, supporting the ecological health of downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in El Ranchito de San Juan, Balleza, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 365 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which eventually flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
Mexican wastewater treatment plants must comply with NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant limits for discharges into national waters. Secondary treatment is typically required for municipal plants.
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