Overview
Jalpa wastewater treatment plant in Jalisco, Mexico, serves 793 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 172.80 m³/day into local waterways.
The Jalpa wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Jalpa, within the municipality of Chiquilistlán in the Región Sierra de Amula of Jalisco, Mexico. This small-scale facility serves a population of approximately 793 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996. With a designed capacity of 172.80 m³/day and a discharge volume matching that figure, the facility is operating at full capacity. As a small agglomeration, it meets the basic treatment requirements for organic matter removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain through the Sierra de Amula region, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean via the Armería River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this mountainous area of western Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow through the Sierra de Amula, part of the larger Armería River basin which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and protect downstream habitats in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jalpa, within the municipality of Chiquilistlán in the Región Sierra de Amula, Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 793 residents of Jalpa and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain through the Sierra de Amula region, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean via the Armería River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Mexican regulation NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 172.80 m³ per day, which matches its current discharge volume.
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