Overview
San Cristobal wastewater treatment plant serves San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 3,651 and discharges 345.60 cubic meters per day.
The San Cristobal wastewater treatment plant is located in San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato, Mexico. It serves a population of 3,651 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal plants in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 864.00 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 345.60 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican discharge standards for inland water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Lerma River basin, which flows through central Mexico and ultimately into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows through Guanajuato and Jalisco before reaching Lake Chapala. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting the ecological health of the river and lake system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 39, Privada Principal, San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato, 36460, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 3,651 people in the San Francisco del Rincón area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows to Lake Chapala. By treating wastewater, it helps protect water quality in this important basin.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving small communities in Mexico.
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