Overview
Soledad del Salitre Villa de Allende is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Villa de Allende, Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a population of 1,825 with a designed capacity of 216.00 volume units.
Soledad del Salitre Villa de Allende is a wastewater treatment plant located in Villa de Allende, Estado de México, Mexico. The plant serves a small community of 1,825 people, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater in a rural or semi-urban setting. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 216.00 volume units and a reported discharge volume of 172.80 volume units, indicating it operates below its designed capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and the Federal Law for the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution. Secondary treatment is the standard for municipal plants, ensuring compliance with discharge standards to protect water resources. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse, contributing to the hydrological network of the Lerma River basin or a nearby tributary. The region's water resources are important for agriculture and domestic use, making proper treatment essential for environmental and public health. The plant helps reduce pollution loads in the local watershed, supporting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body that is part of the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. The Lerma-Chapala basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and human consumption. Proper treatment at this plant helps mitigate nutrient and pathogen pollution, protecting downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villa de Allende, Estado de México, Mexico, with coordinates 19.395000 N, -100.085000 W.
The plant serves a population of 1,825 people, typical of a small community in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, likely part of the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and environmental regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, often using biological processes like activated sludge or lagoons to reduce organic matter and pathogens.
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