Overview
Villaaldama wastewater treatment plant serves Villaldama, Nuevo León, Mexico, with secondary treatment for a population of 2,738. It discharges 259.20 units of treated wastewater daily.
The Villaaldama wastewater treatment plant is located in Villaldama, Nuevo León, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 2,738 residents. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level for smaller communities in Mexico, ensuring that pollutants are reduced before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,296.00 units and a current discharge volume of 259.20 units, the plant operates well below its capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for municipal wastewater to meet quality standards for receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Rio Grande basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a migratory corridor for birds and fish. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Villaaldama wastewater treatment plant is located in Villaldama, Nuevo León, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,738 residents.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged into national waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1,296.00 units, with a current discharge volume of 259.20 units, indicating it operates well below its capacity.
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