Overview
Romita wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico, with a population of approximately 31,543. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
The Romita wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico. It serves a population of about 31,543, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal water management system for the region. The plant is expected to comply with Mexico's official standards for wastewater treatment (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), which set discharge limits for pollutants based on receiving water body type. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards. The population served suggests a moderate-scale facility. The treated effluent from the Romita plant likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Lerma-Santiago basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Grande de Santiago. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for communities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this semi-arid region of Guanajuato.
Environmental context
The Romita plant discharges into a local tributary within the Lerma-Santiago basin, which flows into the Rio Grande de Santiago and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed is ecologically important, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and human consumption in the region. The semi-arid climate of Guanajuato makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecosystem health and agricultural productivity.
Frequently asked questions
The Romita wastewater treatment plant is located at 4, Calle Lázaro Cárdenas, STA BUENA AVENTURA, Romita, Guanajuato, 36200, Mexico.
The Romita plant serves a population of approximately 31,543 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent from the Romita plant is discharged into a local watercourse within the Lerma-Santiago basin, which flows to the Rio Grande de Santiago and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The Romita plant operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges based on the receiving water body.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Romita, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican discharge standards, which helps reduce organic matter and suspended solids before release into water bodies.
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