Overview
San Miguel El Alto wastewater treatment plant serves the city of San Miguel el Alto in Jalisco, Mexico. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 14,775.
San Miguel El Alto is a wastewater treatment plant located in the city of San Miguel el Alto, in the Altos Sur region of Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 14,775 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the larger Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico hydrological region. This area drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Rio Santiago and Rio Lerma systems, supporting agricultural and ecological systems along the way.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico basin, which flows through central Mexico to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and human use. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Miguel el Alto, in the Altos Sur region of Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 14,775 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Lerma-Santiago-Pacifico hydrological region, ultimately flowing to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican water quality standards before discharge.
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