Overview
El Salto wastewater treatment plant serves the community of El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico. It is an inland facility located in the Región Centro of Jalisco.
El Salto wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of El Salto, within the Región Centro of Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,691 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. As a municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from this urban area. Under Mexican regulations, wastewater treatment plants are subject to the Federal Law for the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution and the Official Mexican Standards (NOMs), which set discharge limits for pollutants. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards. The plant's operational context aligns with national efforts to improve water quality in the region. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the larger Santiago River basin. The Santiago River flows through Jalisco and eventually drains into the Pacific Ocean. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and industry in the region. Proper treatment at El Salto helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Santiago River basin, which flows through Jalisco and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The Santiago River is a major watercourse in western Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and providing water for irrigation and industrial use. Downstream areas include ecologically sensitive zones that benefit from reduced pollutant loads from upstream treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The El Salto wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of El Salto, in the Región Centro of Jalisco, Mexico. Its address is Ramón Corona, El Salto, Jalisco, 45680.
The plant serves approximately 13,691 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent from the El Salto plant is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Santiago River basin. The Santiago River flows through Jalisco and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Law for the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution and the Official Mexican Standards (NOMs), which set discharge limits for wastewater treatment facilities. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment.
For municipal plants serving around 13,000 people in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard to meet the NOM-001-SEMARNAT discharge standards. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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