Overview
San Fermin wastewater treatment plant in San Femín, Durango, Mexico, serves 140 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 46.66 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 86.40 m³/day.
San Fermin is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Femín, within the municipality of Hidalgo, Durango, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 140 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which mandate treatment standards for municipal wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 86.40 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 46.66 m³/day, the plant operates below its full capacity. This suggests it has room to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations in flow. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Nazas River basin. This river system is vital for agriculture and ecosystems in the arid region of Durango. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, a critical water source in the semi-arid region of Durango. The river flows through agricultural areas and eventually reaches the Laguna de Mayrán, an important wetland ecosystem. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality for irrigation and wildlife in this water-scarce environment.
Frequently asked questions
San Fermin wastewater treatment plant is located in San Femín, in the municipality of Hidalgo, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a small population of 140 residents, typical of a rural community in Durango.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Nazas River basin, eventually reaching the Laguna de Mayrán.
San Fermin provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, which require treatment standards for municipal wastewater. For small communities, secondary treatment is typical to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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