Overview
San Miguel Galindo is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico, serving a population of 2,720. It discharges 257.47 thousand cubic meters of treated water annually.
San Miguel Galindo is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico. It serves a small population of 2,720 people, making it a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management system. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 864.00 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 257.47 thousand cubic meters, the plant operates well below its capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and the Federal Law for Environmental Protection, which set discharge standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent from San Miguel Galindo is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the hydrological network of the Querétaro region. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream ecosystems and water resources, supporting the environmental health of the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Pánuco River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems. The Pánuco River flows into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and human use.
Frequently asked questions
San Miguel Galindo is located in San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico, at Calle Sabinos.
The plant serves a population of 2,720 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
San Miguel Galindo provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and Federal Law for Environmental Protection, which set discharge standards to protect water quality and public health.
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