Overview
San Jose del Sitio wastewater treatment plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, serves 374 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 43.20 m³/day of treated wastewater, operating under Mexico's national water regulations.
San Jose del Sitio is a wastewater treatment plant located in the rural community of San Jose del Sitio, within the municipality of Satevó, Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 374 residents, reflecting the scale of local infrastructure in this arid northern region. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 51.84 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 43.20 m³/day, the plant operates at approximately 83% capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The treated effluent likely discharges into an intermittent stream or arroyo typical of the Chihuahuan Desert landscape, eventually contributing to the Conchos River basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Bravo). This watershed supports local agriculture and wildlife, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Chihuahuan Desert, a semi-arid region where water resources are scarce. Treated wastewater likely flows into an ephemeral stream that drains toward the Conchos River, a major tributary of the Rio Grande (Bravo). The Conchos River supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Effective secondary treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination in this sensitive desert watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Jose del Sitio, a rural community in the municipality of Satevó, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 374 residents, reflecting its role in a small rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent at a rate of 43.20 m³/day, likely into an intermittent stream that drains toward the Conchos River basin.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality in national waters.
For small rural plants in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoon systems or activated sludge to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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