Overview
San Jose de Gracia Colonia Calles is a wastewater treatment plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, serving approximately 6,099 people. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
San Jose de Gracia Colonia Calles is a wastewater treatment plant located in San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The facility serves a population of around 6,099 residents, placing it in the small community category for municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the oversight of the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which enforces federal standards for effluent quality. For communities of this size, typical treatment involves secondary biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Aguascalientes region's hydrological system, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean via the Lerma-Santiago basin. Protecting these waters is important for downstream agricultural and ecological uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Lerma-Santiago basin, which flows through central Mexico and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. This region supports agricultural irrigation and diverse aquatic habitats. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Licenciado Benito Juárez, San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 6,099 residents in the San José de Gracia area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Lerma-Santiago basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water law, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets effluent standards for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For small communities like this, secondary biological treatment is typical, using processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to reduce organic matter and solids.
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