Amado Nervo El Conde Wastewater Treatment Plant, Nayarit, Mexico

Amado Nervo El Conde is a wastewater treatment plant located in the locality of Amado Nervo (El Conde), within the municipality of San Pedro Lagunillas, Nayarit, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of around 1,001 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 216.00 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 129.60 cubic meters per day, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of downstream water bodies. The plant's location in Nayarit places it within the Pacific watershed, where water eventually drains into the Pacific Ocean. Proper treatment helps safeguard aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean via rivers in the Nayarit region. The area is part of the Pacific watershed, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. Maintaining secondary treatment standards helps reduce nutrient loading and protects sensitive coastal ecosystems from eutrophication.