Overview
Huajicori wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Huajicori in Nayarit, Mexico, with secondary treatment for a population of 4,007. It discharges 777.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Huajicori wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Huajicori, in the state of Nayarit, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,007 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,555.20 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 777.60 cubic meters. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the national water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local environment by reducing organic pollutants and pathogens before discharge, supporting water quality in the region's rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local rivers that flow through the mountainous terrain of Nayarit toward the Pacific coast. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a watershed that provides water for agriculture and domestic use. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of downstream water bodies and the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Aldama in Huajicori, Nayarit, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 4,007 residents of Huajicori.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
The plant discharges an average of 777.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day.
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