Overview
Acatic wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Acatic in Jalisco, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 16,446.
The Acatic wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Acatic, within the Región Altos Sur of Jalisco, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 16,446 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, which require treatment to meet discharge standards for municipal wastewater. The designed capacity of 1.00 unit indicates the plant's intended scale, though operational status is not confirmed. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for communities in the region, making proper treatment essential for public health and environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Altos Sur region of Jalisco, approximately 50 km from the coast. Its treated wastewater likely flows into tributaries of the Rio Grande de Santiago, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Santiago basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation, so effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Acatic wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Acatic, in the Región Altos Sur of Jalisco, Mexico, at coordinates 20.779000 N, -102.909000 W.
The Acatic plant serves a population of approximately 16,446 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, which require municipal wastewater treatment to meet discharge standards set by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). Plants serving populations over 10,000 typically require secondary treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations like Acatic, Mexican regulations generally mandate secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge into water bodies.
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