Overview
Atotonilco El Alto wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 54,532 people in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Atotonilco El Alto is a wastewater treatment plant located in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico, serving a population of around 54,532 residents. The plant is situated in the Región Ciénega, an inland area with no coastal proximity. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to comply with Mexico's federal water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, one of Mexico's largest hydrological systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and providing irrigation for the region's agricultural lands. The basin faces pressures from industrial and agricultural runoff, making proper wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Atotonilco el Alto, in the Región Ciénega of Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 54,532 people in the municipality of Atotonilco el Alto.
The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise enter the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, helping protect the Santiago River and downstream ecosystems.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
For medium-sized agglomerations, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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