Mexticacán II Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mexticacán, Jalisco, Mexico

Mexticacán II is a wastewater treatment facility located in Mexticacán, within the Región Altos Sur of Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,311 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this inland community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharge into water bodies. Its designed capacity is 691.20 cubic meters per day, with a corresponding discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small-scale facility, it meets the treatment needs of the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin and flows towards the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and reservoirs.

The plant discharges into the Rio Grande de Santiago basin, which flows through Jalisco and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.