Overview
Cajititlán wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Cajititlán in Jalisco, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves approximately 10,253 people.
The Cajititlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Cajititlán, within the municipality of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of around 10,253 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. Its designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, indicating a relatively small-scale operation. As a plant in Mexico, it operates under the national water regulations administered by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). For agglomerations of this size, Mexican standards typically require secondary treatment to protect water quality in receiving bodies. The regulatory framework ensures that such facilities meet minimum treatment requirements. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific hydrological region. The treated effluent likely flows into nearby water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding area includes agricultural and urban zones, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both human health and the environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River and its tributaries. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including Lake Chapala, a vital freshwater resource in Jalisco.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of Cajititlán, within the municipality of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 10,253 residents of Cajititlán and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican federal water regulations enforced by CONAGUA, which require secondary treatment for facilities serving populations of this size.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of approximately 10,000 people are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet national discharge standards.
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