Overview
Villa Orestes Pereyra wastewater treatment plant in Durango, Mexico, serves a small population of 365 with secondary treatment. It discharges 34.56 units of treated wastewater daily.
Villa Orestes Pereyra is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Villa Orestes Pereyra, within the municipality of Ocampo, Durango, Mexico. The facility serves a small population of 365 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment meets the basic requirements for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the region's hydrology. Durango's watersheds ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Nazas and Aguanaval rivers, supporting agricultural and ecological systems in the semi-arid landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Nazas River basin, which flows into the Laguna de Mayran and eventually the Pacific Ocean. The region's semi-arid climate makes water resources critical for agriculture and wildlife. Treated effluent helps maintain base flows in intermittent streams, supporting aquatic life and downstream water users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villa Orestes Pereyra, a town in the municipality of Ocampo, Durango, Mexico.
The plant serves a small population of 365 residents.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant limits for discharges into national waters. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to meet these standards.
The plant discharges into the Nazas River basin, a critical water source in Durango's semi-arid region. Proper treatment protects local streams and downstream ecosystems, including agricultural and wildlife habitats.
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