Jesús María Wastewater Treatment Plant, Nayarit, Mexico

The Jesús María wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Jesús María, within the municipality of Del Nayar in Nayarit, Mexico. It serves a population of 3,651, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in a rural, inland area approximately 22.251° N, -104.517° W. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Mexican law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge into water bodies. It has a design capacity of 432.00 cubic meters per day and currently treats 345.60 cubic meters daily, indicating a capacity utilization of 80%. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Río Grande de Santiago or nearby coastal basins. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and communities. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health in the Nayarit coastal zone.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Pacific Ocean, likely contributing to the Río Grande de Santiago basin or adjacent coastal watersheds. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and migratory birds, and the treated effluent helps maintain water quality for downstream communities and agricultural use. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the coast and reliance on surface water resources.