Overview
Jose Maria Pino Suarez is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Tomatlán, Jalisco, Mexico, serving approximately 3,597 people. It discharges 518.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Jose Maria Pino Suarez is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tomatlán, within the Costa Norte region of Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of around 3,597 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Mexican environmental law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge. It has a designed capacity of 432.00 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 518.40 cubic meters, indicating operation above its nominal capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a nearby river or coastal waterway given the plant's proximity to the Pacific coast (within 10 km). This discharge supports the ecological health of the region's watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean and sustains diverse aquatic habitats along the Jalisco coastline.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Pacific coast of Jalisco, within a region characterized by tropical dry forests and coastal lagoons. The treated wastewater likely enters a local river system that flows into the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the nutrient balance and water quality of nearshore marine environments. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans important for local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tomatlán, in the Costa Norte region of Jalisco, Mexico, near the Pacific coast.
The plant serves approximately 3,597 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into a river or coastal waterway that flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental law NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants and mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
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