Overview
Saucillo wastewater treatment plant serves 17,434 people in Chihuahua, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Saucillo wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 17,434 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for municipal wastewater infrastructure in Mexico. Under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, wastewater treatment plants serving communities of this scale are required to meet specific discharge standards for organic matter and solids. The plant is part of the national effort to improve water quality in the Rio Conchos basin, which ultimately drains into the Rio Grande. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rio Conchos system. This river flows northward through Chihuahua and joins the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo del Norte), a critical water source for both Mexico and the United States. The downstream environment supports agricultural irrigation and diverse riparian habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Conchos basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo del Norte). The Rio Conchos provides water for agriculture and supports riparian ecosystems in the arid Chihuahuan Desert. Downstream, the Rio Grande flows to the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading from untreated wastewater can contribute to coastal eutrophication. The plant's operation helps protect these downstream water bodies from excessive organic pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The Saucillo wastewater treatment plant is located at Avenida Octava, Saucillo, Chihuahua, 33620, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 17,434 people in the city of Saucillo and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges into the Rio Conchos basin, which flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo del Norte) and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
In Mexico, plants serving communities of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting national standards for discharge into surface waters.
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