Overview
San Luis de Custique wastewater treatment plant in Zacatecas, Mexico, serves a small population of 1,095 with secondary treatment. It discharges 103.68 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
San Luis de Custique is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Tabasco, Zacatecas, Mexico. The facility serves a small community of approximately 1,095 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a rural agglomeration. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale. With a designed capacity of 129.60 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 103.68 cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the region's hydrology. The plant is located inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and its operations help safeguard downstream ecosystems in the Zacatecas watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that eventually drain into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for sustaining aquatic life and agricultural use downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Luis de Custique, Tabasco, Zacatecas, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,095 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants.
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