Overview
Rioverde Cd Fernandez El Refugio is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 109,527 people in Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Mexican water regulations.
Rioverde Cd Fernandez El Refugio is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 109,527 people, making it a significant facility for the region's municipal wastewater management. The plant is situated at Calle Doctor Gabriel Martinez in Rioverde. As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, the plant is expected to meet Mexican regulatory standards for wastewater treatment, which typically require secondary treatment or higher. The designed capacity is recorded as 1. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Panuco River basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems depend on effective treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats. Proper operation of this plant is crucial for maintaining water quality in the Rioverde area and supporting the ecological health of the Panuco watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Panuco River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal habitats in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Doctor Gabriel Martinez in Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 109,527 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Panuco River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national water laws (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and standards set by CONAGUA, which mandate appropriate treatment levels for large agglomerations.
Plants of this scale in Mexico are generally required to provide at least secondary treatment, with some requiring advanced treatment to meet discharge standards for sensitive water bodies.
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