Overview
San Juanito wastewater treatment plant serves the community of San Juanito in Chihuahua, Mexico. It handles a population of approximately 10,485 and discharges into local water bodies.
San Juanito wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Juanito, within the municipality of Bocoyna in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 10,485 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, San Juanito operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set standards for wastewater discharge. For a plant serving a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. It is expected to comply with applicable regulations. The treated effluent from San Juanito is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the watershed of the Sierra Madre Occidental. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's water resources, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for local communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which flows through the Sierra Madre Occidental and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
San Juanito wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Juanito, in the municipality of Bocoyna, Chihuahua, Mexico. The address is Benito Juárez, San Juanito, Bocoyna, Chihuahua.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,485 residents in the San Juanito area.
The treated wastewater from San Juanito is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the watershed draining the Sierra Madre Occidental, ultimately flowing to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For a plant serving around 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids, in compliance with NOM-001-SEMARNAT.
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