Overview
RIo Grande wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Río Grande in Zacatecas, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 32,520.
The RIo Grande wastewater treatment plant is located in Río Grande, Zacatecas, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 32,520. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the city, situated in the semi-arid highlands of central Mexico. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which are governed by the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). These regulations require treatment to meet discharge standards that protect receiving water bodies and public health. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Río Grande basin, ultimately contributing to the hydrological system of the region. The surrounding environment supports agricultural activities and local ecosystems adapted to the semi-arid climate.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Zacatecas, over 50 km from the coast. Its treated wastewater likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Río Grande basin, which flows through the semi-arid landscape. The downstream environment supports agricultural irrigation and seasonal wetlands that provide habitat for migratory birds and native aquatic species.
Frequently asked questions
The RIo Grande wastewater treatment plant is located in Río Grande, Zacatecas, Mexico, at Calle Independencia near Escuela Primaria Justo Sierra.
The plant serves a population of approximately 32,520 people in the city of Río Grande and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Río Grande basin, which flows through the semi-arid region of Zacatecas.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is regulated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
For medium-sized agglomerations like this, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet national water quality standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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