Overview
Trojes y Reserva San Cristobal is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico, serving 3,377 people with a design capacity of 518.40 m³/day.
Trojes y Reserva San Cristobal is a wastewater treatment facility located in Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,377 and has a design capacity of 518.40 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 319.68 m³/day. It is situated in an inland area, away from coastal zones. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems in the Aguascalientes region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows through central Mexico and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality in a semi-arid region where water resources are critical.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Ignacio Allende in Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 3,377 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to meet these standards.
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