Overview
Fraccionamiento Jardines del Lago is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, serving 2,647 people with a discharge volume of 250.56 units.
Fraccionamiento Jardines del Lago is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aguascalientes, Mexico, serving a population of 2,647. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Its designed capacity is 691.20 units, with a current discharge volume of 250.56 units. The plant treats wastewater from the local community before discharging it into the environment. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and its treated effluent likely flows into local watercourses that drain into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows through central Mexico and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Aguascalientes, Mexico, at Calle Nieto in the municipality of Aguascalientes.
The plant serves a population of 2,647 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water bodies.
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