Rastro_Ceinjure Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco

Rastro_Ceinjure is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Mapelo area of Tepatitlán de Morelos, within the Altos Sur region of Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 1,825 and operates at secondary treatment level, which is typical for smaller communities in Mexico. As a secondary treatment facility, Rastro_Ceinjure provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 172.80 volume units and discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent from Rastro_Ceinjure is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Lerma-Santiago basin. The Altos Sur region is known for its agricultural activities, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.

The plant's discharge enters the Lerma-Santiago basin, which flows through central Mexico and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and drinking water supplies downstream. The Altos Sur region's agricultural runoff combined with treated wastewater requires careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain ecological balance.