Overview
Jesús María y Zona Conurbada wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 21,000 people in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, supporting the municipal wastewater infrastructure of the region.
The Jesús María y Zona Conurbada wastewater treatment plant is located in Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico. It serves an estimated population of 21,007, making it a medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater network. The plant is situated in an inland area, away from coastal zones, and its operations are integral to local sanitation. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework overseen by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). Mexican regulations require treatment to meet discharge standards for receiving water bodies. For a plant serving around 21,000 people, secondary treatment is typically expected to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Aguascalientes basin, which ultimately drains into the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico hydrological system. This system supports agricultural and ecological uses downstream, making effective treatment important for water quality and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aguascalientes basin, part of the larger Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico hydrological region. This inland watershed supports local agriculture and ecosystems, with water eventually flowing to the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico, at Calle Ignacio Allende. It serves the urban area of Jesús María and its surrounding conurbation.
The plant serves approximately 21,007 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater facility in the state of Aguascalientes.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Aguascalientes basin, which is part of the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico hydrological system. The water eventually flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican federal regulations enforced by CONAGUA, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS) before discharge, in line with Mexican standards.
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