Overview
Teul de Gonzalez Ortega wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Teúl de González Ortega in Zacatecas, Mexico. The facility supports a population of approximately 3,700 and operates under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The Teul de Gonzalez Ortega wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Teúl de González Ortega, in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Serving a population of about 3,700, this facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managing wastewater for this inland community. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to Mexico's federal wastewater standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set discharge limits for pollutants based on receiving water body type. Plants of this size typically employ primary or secondary treatment to meet regulatory requirements. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico hydrological basin, which eventually drains into the Pacific Ocean. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological regions. Treated wastewater likely enters a local arroyo or river that flows into the Rio Grande de Santiago, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding area is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for sustaining local aquatic life and agricultural water reuse.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Aquiles Serdán in Teúl de González Ortega, Zacatecas, Mexico, with coordinates 21.463 N, -103.462 W.
The plant serves approximately 3,700 people in the town of Teúl de González Ortega and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, which flows toward the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
Small plants in Mexico often use primary or secondary treatment processes such as stabilization ponds or activated sludge to meet NOM-001 requirements.
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