Overview
Uriangato Moroleon wastewater treatment plant serves Uriangato, Guanajuato, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and a population equivalent of 142,385.
Uriangato Moroleon is a wastewater treatment plant located in Uriangato, Guanajuato, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 142,385 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are regulated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) under the Federal Water Rights Law. Large agglomerations typically require secondary treatment or higher to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. Regulatory expectations for this population tier emphasize nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and municipal use downstream. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in the Lerma-Chapala system, a region facing pressures from agricultural runoff and urban development.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is part of the Lerma River basin, which drains into Lake Chapala, the largest natural lake in Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting endemic fish species and migratory birds. The lake also serves as a critical water source for Guadalajara and surrounding areas. Discharges from the plant must comply with Mexican standards to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 17C, Calle Nicolás Bravo, Zona Centro, Uriangato, Guanajuato, 38980, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 142,385 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala. Large plants in this region typically use surface water discharge with monitoring for compliance.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law, enforced by CONAGUA. Large agglomerations like this are required to meet secondary treatment standards and may need additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like Lake Chapala.
For a population of this size, Mexican regulations typically mandate secondary treatment, often with biological processes such as activated sludge. In sensitive watersheds like the Lerma-Chapala basin, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may also be required.
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