Overview
Las Joyas wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 83,000 people in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Las Joyas is a wastewater treatment plant located in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, serving an estimated population of 83,012. The facility is situated in the central region of the country, within the state of Guanajuato, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this urban area. The plant operates under Mexico's federal water regulations, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and standards set by CONAGUA (National Water Commission). For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards and protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from Las Joyas ultimately drains into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides critical water resources for surrounding communities. Effective wastewater treatment is vital to prevent eutrophication and protect the lake's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Las Joyas is located at 143 Calle Independencia, Zona Centro, León, Guanajuato, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 83,012 people in the León area.
The treated effluent from Las Joyas is discharged into the Lerma River basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Chapala.
Las Joyas operates under Mexico's National Water Law and is regulated by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican standards, which helps reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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