Overview
Ahuacatlán wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ahuacatlán in Nayarit, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 8,990 people.
The Ahuacatlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ahuacatlán, Nayarit, Mexico, along Calle Benito Juárez. It serves a population of about 8,990 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units, indicating its scale for local municipal wastewater treatment. The plant operates under Mexico's national water quality standards, which require adequate treatment for discharge into receiving waters. For communities of this size, typical treatment includes secondary processes to reduce organic load and pathogens, aligning with general regulatory expectations. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Río Grande de Santiago or nearby basins. This region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and ecosystem health in the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in Nayarit, approximately 50 km from the coast. Its treated wastewater likely flows into the Río Grande de Santiago basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and freshwater habitats, making effective treatment crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Benito Juárez in Ahuacatlán, Nayarit, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 8,990 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
Treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Río Grande de Santiago basin and ultimately the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory standards.
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