Overview
San Martin de Hidalgo wastewater treatment plant in Jalisco, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a population of 9,127. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,382.4 m³/day and discharges 864 m³/day.
The San Martin de Hidalgo wastewater treatment plant serves the community of San Martin Hidalgo in the Valles region of Jalisco, Mexico. With a population equivalent of 9,127, it is a small-to-medium scale facility under Mexican wastewater regulations. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican norm NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 for municipal wastewater before discharge. Its designed capacity is 1,382.4 m³/day, and current discharge volume is 864 m³/day, indicating operational capacity below design levels. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Ameca River basin. The region's hydrology supports agricultural irrigation and local ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Ameca River basin, which flows westward through Jalisco to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic habitats. Effective secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality and reduces nutrient loading that could affect coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 5 de Mayo, San Martin Hidalgo, in the Valles region of Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 9,127 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexican norm NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in municipal wastewater discharges.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1,382.4 m³ per day, with a current discharge volume of 864 m³ per day.
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