Overview
Santa Ana de Guadalupe is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, serving a population of 913. It discharges 86.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Santa Ana de Guadalupe is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jalostotitlán, within the Altos Sur region of Jalisco, Mexico. The facility serves a small population of 913 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 432.00 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 86.40 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Lerma-Santiago basin. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems, including the Santiago River and its tributaries, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma-Santiago basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is critical for irrigation and drinking water in the region. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jalostotitlán, in the Altos Sur region of Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 913 residents.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Lerma-Santiago basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to meet these requirements.
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