Overview
Santa Clara del Cobre wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Santa Clara del Cobre in Michoacán, Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of approximately 31,382.
Santa Clara del Cobre wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Santa Clara del Cobre, within the municipality of Salvador Escalante in Michoacán, Mexico. The plant serves a population of around 31,382, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant operates under Mexico's national wastewater standards, which require treatment to meet discharge quality criteria. For a plant of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, depending on local conditions. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Lake Pátzcuaro basin, an ecologically significant highland lake system. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters the Lake Pátzcuaro watershed, a high-altitude lake system in Michoacán. Lake Pátzcuaro is a shallow, endorheic lake that supports endemic fish species and migratory birds. The basin is ecologically sensitive due to its unique biodiversity and reliance on seasonal rainfall. Downstream waters are used for irrigation and fishing, making treatment quality critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Pino Suárez in Santa Clara del Cobre, within the municipality of Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 31,382 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Lake Pátzcuaro basin, a highland lake system in Michoacán.
The plant operates under Mexico's national wastewater standards, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect receiving waters.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, common treatment technologies include activated sludge, aerated lagoons, or stabilization ponds, designed to achieve secondary treatment levels before discharge.
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