Overview
Sur wastewater treatment plant serves Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico, with a population of 7,300. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations for small agglomerations.
Sur is a wastewater treatment plant located in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 7,300 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Mexican water management frameworks. The plant is situated in an inland area, far from coastal zones, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the city. Plants of this scale in Mexico typically employ secondary treatment or stabilization ponds, as required by the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards for discharge quality. The population served suggests a moderate-scale facility. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rio Grande basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding region is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems and agricultural use.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Rio Grande watershed, which flows through northern Mexico and Texas before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The semi-arid climate of Chihuahua means that local water bodies are sensitive to pollution, and maintaining effluent quality is essential for protecting downstream aquatic life and supporting irrigation-dependent communities.
Frequently asked questions
The Sur wastewater treatment plant is located on Calle Mina in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The Sur plant serves approximately 7,300 residents in the Madera area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Grande watershed, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for wastewater treatment plants.
For small agglomerations like Sur, typical treatment includes secondary processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet national effluent standards.
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