Overview
Chiquilistlán wastewater treatment plant in Jalisco, Mexico, serves about 5,581 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 777.60 cubic meters daily, operating under Mexican water quality regulations.
The Chiquilistlán wastewater treatment plant is located in Chiquilistlán, within the Región Sierra de Amula of Jalisco, Mexico. This facility serves a population of approximately 5,581 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this inland community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 777.60 cubic meters per day and a similar discharge volume, it operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards, enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). These regulations require treated effluent to meet specific limits before discharge into receiving waters. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Armería River basin. The surrounding Sierra de Amula region features diverse ecosystems, and the plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Armería River, which ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for native fish and bird species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Chiquilistlán, in the Región Sierra de Amula, Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 5,581 residents of Chiquilistlán and surrounding areas.
The plant uses secondary treatment, a biological process that reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant protects local streams that feed into the Armería River, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards enforced by CONAGUA, which mandate secondary treatment for communities of this size.
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