Overview
Las Varas wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,087 people in Las Varas, Nayarit, Mexico. Located within 50 km of the Pacific coast, it discharges into local water bodies.
Las Varas wastewater treatment plant is located in Las Varas, a town in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico. The plant serves a population of around 18,087 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican wastewater facility, Las Varas operates under national regulations including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged into national waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean via local rivers and coastal drainage systems. Nayarit's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and important fisheries, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Environmental context
Las Varas is situated near the Pacific coast of Nayarit, within the Marismas Nacionales watershed, a vast wetland system that drains into the Pacific Ocean. This region supports mangrove forests, estuaries, and diverse aquatic species, including migratory birds and commercially important fish. The plant's discharge contributes to the local water cycle and must be managed to prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in downstream coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Nayarit Sur, Colonia Puerta de Oro, Las Varas, Compostela, Nayarit, 63715, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 18,087 people in the Las Varas area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain to the Pacific Ocean via the Marismas Nacionales watershed.
The plant operates under Mexican regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged into national waters.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Las Varas, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican discharge standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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