Overview
Villa Ocampo wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico, serves 1,597 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 302.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Villa Ocampo is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Ocampo, Durango, Mexico. It serves a small population of 1,597 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban community. The plant operates under Mexico's national water quality regulations, which set standards for wastewater discharge to protect public health and the environment. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size, which removes organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 302.40 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to oversight by Mexican authorities, likely the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which enforces discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the hydrology of the region. Durango is an inland state with a semi-arid climate, so water resources are precious. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems and support water quality in the broader basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Nazas River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Nazas River basin, a vital water source in the semi-arid region of Durango. The Nazas River flows into the Laguna de Mayran, an important wetland that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villa Ocampo, in the municipality of Ocampo, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,597 people, typical for a small community in rural Durango.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water law, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds, as required by national norms.
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