Overview
Juanacatlán wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Juanacatlán in Jalisco, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of approximately 15,516.
The Juanacatlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Juanacatlán, within the Región Centro of Jalisco, Mexico. The facility serves a population of about 15,516 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, indicating it is a small-scale municipal plant. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA), which sets discharge standards under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Santiago River basin, which flows through Jalisco and eventually into the Pacific Ocean. The Santiago River is an important waterway for the region, supporting agriculture and ecosystems downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Santiago River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Río Grande de Santiago. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and natural habitats that depend on water quality. Proper treatment helps protect aquatic life and water resources in this semi-arid region of Jalisco.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of Juanacatlán, in the Región Centro of Jalisco, Mexico, at coordinates 20.509000, -103.171000.
The plant serves approximately 15,516 people in the Juanacatlán area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Santiago River basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican effluent standards, often using biological processes like activated sludge or lagoons.
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