Overview
Ixtlán del Río wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 31,200 people in Nayarit, Mexico. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The Ixtlán del Río wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit, Mexico. It serves a population of about 31,217 people, making it a medium-sized municipal facility in the region. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the country's federal water pollution control regulations, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. For a plant serving over 30,000 people, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet these standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Pacific Ocean, given Nayarit's coastal location. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Nayarit, approximately 50 km from the Pacific coast. Its treated wastewater likely flows into the Río Grande de Santiago or a tributary, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Marismas Nacionales system. This watershed supports important mangrove forests and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive and provide nursery grounds for fish and crustaceans.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Silvestre Moya Guzmán in Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit, Mexico, serving the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 31,217 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility in Mexico.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows toward the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the regional watershed.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets pollutant limits for wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal standards, including biological processes to reduce organic matter and solids.
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