Overview
San Juan de Guadalupe wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico, serves 2,573 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 432.00 cubic meters per day, operating under national water quality standards.
San Juan de Guadalupe wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of San Juan de Guadalupe, Durango, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 2,573 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 691.20 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 432.00 cubic meters per day. As a Mexican wastewater facility, it operates under the federal water pollution control regulations enforced by CONAGUA (National Water Commission) and the corresponding state authorities. These regulations require secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Nazas-Aguanaval basin system. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water resources, particularly in the semi-arid climate of Durango where water conservation and quality are essential for agriculture and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nazas-Aguanaval basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Nazas River and the Laguna de Mayran system. This region is ecologically sensitive due to its semi-arid climate and reliance on limited water resources. The treated effluent helps maintain water quality in downstream habitats that support local wildlife and agricultural communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Primavera, San Juan de Guadalupe, in the state of Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,573 people in the municipality of San Juan de Guadalupe.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Nazas-Aguanaval basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids from municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water pollution control regulations enforced by CONAGUA, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
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