Overview
Magdalena wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,526 people in Magdalena, Jalisco, Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and discharges into local water bodies within the region.
The Magdalena wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Magdalena, within the Región Valles of Jalisco, Mexico. It serves a population of around 20,526 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for municipal wastewater management in Mexico. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework overseen by the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA), which sets discharge standards and permit requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The Magdalena plant discharges into the Santiago River basin, which flows through Jalisco and into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and freshwater habitats for native fish species. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in downstream water bodies, which are ecologically sensitive areas for migratory birds and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the city of Magdalena, in the Región Valles of Jalisco, Mexico, at Calle Ferrocarril Poniente.
The plant serves approximately 20,526 residents in the Magdalena area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Santiago River basin, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water law, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards and permit requirements for municipal wastewater facilities.
For medium-sized agglomerations, secondary treatment is generally required to meet federal water quality standards, reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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