Overview
Tejolocahi wastewater treatment plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, serves 413 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 77.76 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 86.40 m³/day.
Tejolocahi is a wastewater treatment plant located in the small community of Tejolocachi, within the municipality of Matachí, Chihuahua, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 413 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a rural settlement in northern Mexico. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). With a designed capacity of 86.40 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 77.76 m³/day, it operates at about 90% capacity, indicating consistent use. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the broader watershed of the Rio Conchos basin, which flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this arid region, where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Conchos basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo), which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The region is semi-arid, and the river supports irrigated agriculture and riparian habitats. Downstream, the Rio Grande is a vital water source for both Mexico and the United States, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads that could affect these shared waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Hidalgo in Tejolocachi, a small community in the municipality of Matachí, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 413 residents, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Rio Conchos basin, which flows into the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo) and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small communities like Tejolocachi, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards.
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