Overview
Oriente o de La Ciudad de La Salud is a wastewater treatment plant in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, serving approximately 94,477 people. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Mexican water regulations.
Oriente o de La Ciudad de La Salud is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 94,477 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. The plant has a designed capacity of 1. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and must comply with official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharge quality. These standards set limits on pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and pathogens, depending on the receiving water body classification. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River basin, which drains the Nayarit region. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect both local ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Tepic, Nayarit, within the Santiago River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The Santiago River is a major watercourse in western Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and providing water for irrigation and municipal use. Downstream, the river flows through the Marismas Nacionales region, an ecologically sensitive area that serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, at Avenida Guadalupe Victoria Poniente, near the Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit.
The plant serves approximately 94,477 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration in Mexico.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Santiago River basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
Mexican wastewater plants must comply with the National Water Law and official standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on receiving water body classification.
Plants of this scale in Mexico often employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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