Overview
La Laja wastewater treatment plant serves Mixtlán, Jalisco, Mexico, with secondary treatment for a population of 1,078. It has a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day.
La Laja is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mixtlán, within the Sierra Occidental region of Jalisco, Mexico. It serves a small population of approximately 1,078 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated on Calle Ramón Rubio and operates under Mexico's national water regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume matching that figure, the facility is operating at full capacity. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to Mexican official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) that set discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent from La Laja is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Ameca River basin. The surrounding Sierra Occidental region features diverse ecosystems, and the plant's proper operation helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
La Laja discharges into the Ameca River basin, which flows westward through Jalisco and empties into the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Vallarta. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater and coastal ecosystems, including riparian forests and estuarine habitats. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, safeguarding water quality for downstream communities and sensitive aquatic species in the region.
Frequently asked questions
La Laja is located on Calle Ramón Rubio in Mixtlán, within the Sierra Occidental region of Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,078 residents in the Mixtlán area.
La Laja provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican official standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 172.80 cubic meters per day, matching its current discharge volume.
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