Overview
Degollado wastewater treatment plant in Jalisco, Mexico, serves 913 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 86.40 cubic meters per day, operating under Mexico's national water regulations.
Degollado wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Degollado, within the Región Ciénega of Jalisco, Mexico. This facility serves a small population of 913 residents, providing essential wastewater management for the community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, secondary treatment is the standard for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 86.40 cubic meters per day, matching the current discharge volume. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Lerma-Chapala basin, one of Mexico's most important hydrological systems. This basin ultimately feeds Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and human consumption in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the Lerma-Chapala basin, which drains into Lake Chapala, a critical freshwater resource in western Mexico. The lake supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making water quality management essential. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining low pollutant loads in the basin is vital for downstream ecosystems and agricultural use.
Frequently asked questions
The Degollado WWTP is located at 235 Calle Álvaro Obregón, in the Independencia neighborhood of Degollado, within the Región Ciénega of Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 913 residents in the town of Degollado, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. For small communities like Degollado, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these standards.
The plant discharges 86.40 cubic meters per day, which matches its designed capacity, indicating consistent operation at full capacity.
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