Overview
Peñita de Jaltemba II serves about 26,000 people in La Peñita de Jaltemba, Nayarit, Mexico. The plant is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Peñita de Jaltemba II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the community of La Peñita de Jaltemba in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 26,428, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants are required to meet discharge standards based on the receiving water body. Plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to comply with national standards. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean via local waterways. The coastal environment of Nayarit supports diverse marine and estuarine habitats, including mangrove ecosystems and important fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic life in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pacific coastal watershed of Nayarit, with the nearest river likely draining into the ocean near La Peñita de Jaltemba. This coastal zone supports mangrove forests, estuaries, and marine habitats that are ecologically sensitive and provide nursery grounds for fish and crustaceans. The region's water quality is important for both biodiversity and local tourism-dependent communities.
Frequently asked questions
Peñita de Jaltemba II is located in La Peñita de Jaltemba, in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico. The address is Calle General Lázaro Cárdenas, Colonia Paraiso.
The plant serves approximately 26,428 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility in Nayarit.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that flow to the Pacific Ocean. It is located within 50 km of the coast, so its discharge ultimately reaches marine waters.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body. Plants of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or equivalent.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, common treatment technologies include activated sludge, aerated lagoons, or biofilters. These systems are designed to meet national discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
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