Overview
San Gaspar de Los Reyes wastewater treatment plant serves Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,218, discharging 259.20 cubic meters daily.
San Gaspar de Los Reyes is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jalostotitlán, within the Región Altos Sur of Jalisco, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,218 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a small community in the region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 259.20 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is typically required for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding watershed. The plant's location in the Altos Sur region, part of the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico hydrological basin, means its discharge ultimately flows toward the Pacific Ocean, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Río Santiago and Río Grande de Santiago. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality in a semi-arid region where water resources are critical.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Allende in Jalostotitlán, within the Región Altos Sur of Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,218 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, ultimately flowing toward the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids from municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typically required for municipal plants to meet these standards.
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