Nuevo Vallarta Wastewater Treatment Plant, Nuevo Nayarit, Nayarit, Mexico

Nuevo Vallarta is a wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Nuevo Nayarit in the state of Nayarit, Mexico. The plant handles wastewater from a population equivalent of approximately 123,218 people, placing it in the category of a large agglomeration. Its location in the Bahía de Banderas region places it within 50 kilometers of the Pacific coast, making coastal discharge considerations relevant. As a Mexican wastewater facility, Nuevo Vallarta operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates that set discharge standards for pollutants. Its population served indicates significant infrastructure. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Bahía de Banderas, a large bay on the Pacific coast of Mexico. This bay supports diverse marine life and is an important area for tourism and fisheries. The receiving water body ultimately connects to the Pacific Ocean, making proper treatment essential to protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.

The plant is located in the Bahía de Banderas watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The bay is a semi-enclosed coastal body that supports diverse marine life, including sea turtles and migratory fish species. Discharges from the plant must be carefully managed to prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination, which could impact both the bay's ecological health and its value for tourism and recreation.