Overview
Compostela wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 21,500 residents in Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico. The facility discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Pacific coastal watershed.
The Compostela wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico, serving a population of about 21,494 people. Situated in the western region of Mexico, the plant is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure, addressing the needs of this mid-sized agglomeration. As a plant in Mexico, it operates under the national water regulations administered by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua), which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via local rivers and streams in the Nayarit region. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity, including mangrove habitats and estuaries along the Pacific coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow toward the Pacific Ocean, part of the larger coastal watershed of Nayarit. This region features estuaries and mangrove ecosystems that provide critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. The treated effluent quality directly affects downstream water quality and the health of these sensitive coastal environments.
Frequently asked questions
The Compostela wastewater treatment plant is located in Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico, at Calle José María Morelos Poniente, in the Caja Nueva Galicia area.
The plant serves approximately 21,494 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow toward the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the coastal watershed of Nayarit.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet environmental standards before discharge into surface waters.
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