Overview
Ciudad Bugambilias wastewater treatment plant serves Santa Ana Tepetitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, with a population of 27,382. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Ciudad Bugambilias is a wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Ana Tepetitlán, within the municipality of Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 27,382 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Mexico, it is subject to the country's federal water laws, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and standards such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream water quality in the state of Jalisco.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Santiago River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is used for agricultural and recreational purposes downstream. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 3075 Paseo del Puma, Ciudad Bugambilias, Santa Ana Tepetitlán, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 27,382 residents in the Ciudad Bugambilias area of Santa Ana Tepetitlán.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Santiago River basin that flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set effluent limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal discharge standards, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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