Overview
Mexpan wastewater treatment plant in Nayarit, Mexico serves 1,825 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 172.80 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Mexpan wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Mexpan, within the municipality of Ixtlán del Río in the state of Nayarit, Mexico. This facility serves a population of approximately 1,825 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. With a designed capacity of 509.76 cubic meters per day, the plant currently treats 172.80 cubic meters daily, operating well below its capacity. Secondary treatment is the standard for communities of this size in Mexico, ensuring that organic matter and suspended solids are reduced before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Río Grande de Santiago or nearby coastal lagoons. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and preventing waterborne diseases in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Río Grande de Santiago basin, which flows westward into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this semi-arid region of Nayarit.
Frequently asked questions
The Mexpan wastewater treatment plant is located on Calle Tacuba in Mexpan, within the municipality of Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,825 residents of Mexpan and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids before discharge.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants operate under the Federal Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters.
For small communities like Mexpan, secondary treatment is typical and sufficient to meet Mexican discharge standards, protecting local water bodies and public health.
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