Overview
Los Volcanes wastewater treatment plant in Jalisco, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a small community of 1,548 people, with a designed capacity of 259.20 cubic meters per day.
Los Volcanes is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Los Volcanes, within the municipality of Atenguillo in the Sierra Occidental region of Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,548 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban setting. Its address on Calle Revolución places it within the local community infrastructure. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 259.20 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume, suggesting it operates at full capacity. As a small-scale facility, it is likely managed by the local water authority or municipality. The treated effluent from Los Volcanes is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Ameca River basin or nearby coastal systems. The Sierra Occidental region is characterized by mountainous terrain and seasonal rainfall, making proper wastewater treatment essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats. The plant contributes to reducing pollution loads in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sierra Occidental watershed, which feeds into the Ameca River basin and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and communities. Proper secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient and pathogen pollution, safeguarding downstream ecosystems and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
Los Volcanes WWTP is located on Calle Revolución in the town of Los Volcanes, within the municipality of Atenguillo, Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,548 people, typical of a small community in the Sierra Occidental region.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ameca River basin and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges to national waters.
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