Overview
Fraccionamiento Andalucia wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,255 people in Juanacatlán, Jalisco, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater.
Fraccionamiento Andalucia is a wastewater treatment plant located in Juanacatlán, within the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of around 18,255 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for municipal wastewater treatment. As a Mexican treatment facility, it operates under the country's federal water laws, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and regulations from the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Santiago River basin, which flows through Jalisco and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The Santiago River is an important waterway for the region, supporting agricultural and ecological systems downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Santiago River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Grande de Santiago. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient and pathogen pollution in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Fraccionamiento Andalucia is located in Juanacatlán, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, within the Región Centro area.
The plant serves approximately 18,255 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Santiago River basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and is regulated by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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