Overview
Vicente Guerrero wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Vicente Guerrero in Chihuahua, Mexico. The facility provides essential sanitation services for approximately 9,089 residents.
The Vicente Guerrero wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Vicente Guerrero, within the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 9,089 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA) and the Official Mexican Standards (NOMs) for wastewater treatment. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the region, supporting both environmental health and public health in the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The Vicente Guerrero plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Rio Grande basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's semi-arid climate means that water resources are limited, and the plant's role in maintaining water quality is crucial for local aquatic life and downstream communities. The facility helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, supporting the ecological health of the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the city of Vicente Guerrero, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Its address is Calle Tercera, Vicente Guerrero, Guerrero, Chihuahua.
The plant serves approximately 9,089 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA) and relevant Official Mexican Standards (NOMs) for wastewater treatment.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, which helps reduce organic matter and pathogens.
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