Overview
Francisco I Madero II is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Francisco I. Madero (Puga), Nayarit, Mexico, serving 1,825 people. It discharges 172.80 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Francisco I Madero II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Francisco I. Madero (Puga), a locality in the municipality of Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 1,825 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater before discharge. Its designed capacity is 345.60 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 172.80 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Santiago River basin, which flows westward through Nayarit and empties into the Pacific Ocean near San Blas. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to mangrove estuaries and important migratory bird habitats. Proper wastewater treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Francisco I Madero II is located in Francisco I. Madero (Puga), a locality in the municipality of Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. Its address is Calle Monterrey, Francisco I. Madero (Puga), Tepic, Nayarit, 63500.
The plant serves a population of 1,825 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Santiago River basin. The river flows to the Pacific Ocean near San Blas.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, specifically NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small plants serving under 2,000 people, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet standards.
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