Overview
San Luis de La Paz wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,832 residents in Guanajuato, Mexico. The facility manages municipal wastewater for this inland community.
The San Luis de La Paz wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of San Luis de la Paz, within the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Serving a population of around 14,832, this facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this inland community. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under Mexico's national water regulations, including the Federal Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards for wastewater discharge. These regulations set limits on pollutant levels in treated wastewater to protect water resources. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows through the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico hydrological region, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding area is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for local ecosystems and downstream water users.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, one of Mexico's most important hydrological regions. Treated wastewater likely enters a local arroyo or river that feeds into the Lerma River system, which flows westward to Lake Chapala and eventually the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Grande de Santiago. The semi-arid climate of Guanajuato means that maintaining water quality in these water bodies is essential for supporting aquatic life and agricultural uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato, Mexico, at Calle Garibaldi in the Zona Centro area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant serves approximately 14,832 residents in the city of San Luis de la Paz and surrounding areas.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is common, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet national discharge standards.
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