Overview
Vivero wastewater treatment plant serves Ciudad Constitución in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 23,450.
Vivero is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ciudad Constitución, within the municipality of Comondú, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,450 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Mexican wastewater regulations. As a Mexican wastewater facility, Vivero operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), particularly NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely contributing to the regional hydrology of Baja California Sur. The area is characterized by an arid climate and limited surface water resources, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting groundwater and any nearby water bodies. The plant plays a key role in maintaining public health and environmental quality in the region.
Environmental context
Vivero's discharge ultimately enters the local watershed of Baja California Sur, a region with scarce water resources. The treated effluent likely flows into the Pacific Ocean via intermittent streams or arroyos, as the area lacks major perennial rivers. The downstream environment includes coastal ecosystems that are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and migratory species. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Vivero is located in Ciudad Constitución, in the municipality of Comondú, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Its address is Calle José María Morelos y Pavón, Ciudad Constitución.
Vivero serves a population of approximately 23,450 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater from Vivero is discharged into the local environment, likely into intermittent streams or arroyos that drain toward the Pacific Ocean. The specific receiving water body is not named in available data.
Vivero operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set effluent limits for pollutants. Plants serving populations over 10,000 typically require secondary treatment to meet these standards.
For plants serving approximately 23,000 people in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard to comply with NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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