Overview
San Francisco de Conchos wastewater treatment plant serves 1,192 people in Chihuahua, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 172.80 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
San Francisco de Conchos wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Francisco de Conchos, Chihuahua, Mexico. The facility serves a population of 1,192 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day and discharges a similar volume of treated wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it falls under Mexico's national water regulations (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) administered by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Conchos River, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo). This river system supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for aquatic species in the arid region of northern Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Conchos River basin, which flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The region is semi-arid, and the river supports local agriculture and biodiversity. Downstream ecosystems depend on adequate treatment to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality for irrigation and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle 16 de Septiembre in San Francisco de Conchos, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,192 people in the town of San Francisco de Conchos.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small communities under Mexican regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for treated wastewater to protect water bodies.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typical, often using stabilization ponds or activated sludge systems, as required by national standards.
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