Overview
Vicente Guerrero wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Vicente Guerrero in Durango, Mexico. It handles a population of approximately 17,779 and discharges into local water bodies.
The Vicente Guerrero wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Vicente Guerrero, within the state of Durango, Mexico. It serves a population of around 17,779 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Grande de Santiago or other regional basins. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding semi-arid landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow through the Durango region, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Grande de Santiago system. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural activities and seasonal wetlands, which depend on adequate water quality. The plant's operations help mitigate pollution in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Francisco I. Madero in the town of Vicente Guerrero, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 17,779 residents in the Vicente Guerrero area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow through the Durango region, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican environmental standards, often involving biological processes.
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