Overview
Rincon de Romos wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 53,854 people in Rincón de Romos, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The facility is located inland, over 50 km from the coast.
Rincon de Romos is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rincón de Romos, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The facility serves an estimated population of 53,854, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are subject to Mexican environmental regulations. As a medium-sized plant in Mexico, Rincon de Romos is expected to comply with the national water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) which set discharge limits for pollutants. Typical plants of this scale in Mexico employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies within the Aguascalientes region, which ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Lerma-Santiago river system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Lerma-Santiago basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid region is critical for maintaining ecosystem services and human health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida General Álvaro Obregón, Rincón de Romos, Aguascalientes, Mexico, in the central part of the country.
The plant serves approximately 53,854 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility in Mexico.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Aguascalientes region, which are part of the Lerma-Santiago river system that drains to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican federal regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges to national waters.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in Mexico, typical treatment includes secondary processes such as activated sludge, aerated lagoons, or stabilization ponds to meet the required discharge standards.
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