Overview
Salto de Los Salados wastewater treatment plant serves the community of El Salto de los Salado in Aguascalientes, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,451 with a designed capacity of 302.40 m³/day.
Salto de Los Salados is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Salto de los Salado, within the municipality of Aguascalientes, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,451 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community in the central highlands of Mexico. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 302.40 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 293.76 m³/day, the facility operates near its design capacity, ensuring effective treatment of the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological system, which ultimately drains into the Rio Verde basin and contributes to the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific watershed. This water body supports agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems downstream, making the plant's treatment performance important for both human and environmental health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Verde basin, part of the larger Lerma-Santiago-Pacific watershed that flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. The receiving waters support agricultural activities and provide habitat for aquatic species in the semi-arid region of Aguascalientes. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in El Salto de los Salado, in the municipality of Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes state, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 2,451 residents, typical of a small community in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological system, which flows into the Rio Verde basin and ultimately the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to meet these requirements.
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