Overview
San Andres wastewater treatment plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, serves 1,179 people with secondary treatment and a designed capacity of 172.80 m³/day.
San Andres is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Andrés, Riva Palacio, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a small population of 1,179 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Mexico's national water regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996. Its designed capacity is 172.80 m³/day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Chihuahuan Desert watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rio Conchos basin and then the Rio Grande. This region is ecologically sensitive due to arid conditions, and the plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality for agricultural and ecological uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Conchos basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Bravo), which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem relies on these water bodies for sustaining riparian habitats and supporting migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this arid region.
Frequently asked questions
San Andres wastewater treatment plant is located in San Andrés, Riva Palacio, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,179 people, typical of a small rural community in Chihuahua.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies within the Rio Conchos basin, which flows to the Rio Grande and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
San Andres provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996.
Small plants like San Andres must comply with NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged to national waters.
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