Overview
San Luis de La Paz wastewater treatment plant serves the city of San Luis de la Paz in Guanajuato, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of approximately 11,865.
The San Luis de La Paz wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of San Luis de la Paz, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. The plant serves a population of around 11,865 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican treatment plant, it operates under the national water regulations administered by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lerma River basin, one of Mexico's most important hydrological systems. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and human consumption downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, a critical freshwater resource in central Mexico. The watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for native fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological health of Lake Chapala and the downstream Lerma-Chapala-Santiago system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Garibaldi, Zona centro, San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato, 37900, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 11,865 people in the city of San Luis de la Paz.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Lerma River basin, ultimately flowing into Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexican water regulations enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards and permit requirements for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
For agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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