Overview
Santa Cruz de La Cuchilla wastewater treatment plant in Cuencamé, Durango, Mexico, serves 493 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 46.66 thousand m³/year, operating below its designed capacity of 52.70 thousand m³/year.
Santa Cruz de La Cuchilla is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cuencamé, Durango, Mexico. It serves a small population of 493 people, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. Under Mexico's national water regulations (Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021), secondary treatment is typically required for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards. The plant's designed capacity is 52.70 thousand m³/year, and it currently treats 46.66 thousand m³/year, indicating operational headroom. This suggests the facility can accommodate future population growth or increased flow. The plant is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, reducing direct marine impact. Its operations contribute to protecting local water resources and public health in the Cuencamé area.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the semi-arid region of Durango, Mexico, within the Nazas-Aguanaval basin. Treated wastewater likely discharges into an arroyo or tributary that feeds into the Nazas River, which flows into the Laguna de Mayran, an important wetland ecosystem. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical stopover for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cuencamé, Durango, Mexico. Its coordinates are approximately 24.847° N, -103.646° W.
The plant serves a population of 493 people, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural communities in Durango.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard municipal discharge requirements.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typically required for municipal wastewater to comply with these standards.
The plant has a designed capacity of 52.70 thousand m³ per year, and it currently treats 46.66 thousand m³ per year, indicating it operates below capacity.
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