Overview
Villanueva wastewater treatment plant serves 13,274 people in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico. It operates under Mexican water quality regulations for municipal wastewater.
The Villanueva wastewater treatment plant is located in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico, along the Carretera Zacatecas-Guadalajara. It serves a population of approximately 13,274, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican municipal plant, it is subject to NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates, which set maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This region of Zacatecas is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for downstream agricultural and ecological uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows through Jalisco and into the Pacific Ocean near San Blas. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation in downstream agricultural areas. The semi-arid climate of Zacatecas means that treated wastewater is a valuable resource for maintaining streamflow and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The Villanueva wastewater treatment plant is located on Carretera Zacatecas-Guadalajara in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 13,274, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, ultimately flowing to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican discharge standards, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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