Overview
Santiago Ixcuintla wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 30,000 people in Nayarit, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexican water quality regulations for municipal wastewater.
The Santiago Ixcuintla wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the city of Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 30,018 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a population of this scale, it is expected to comply with Mexico's official standards for wastewater treatment (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body type. Typical plants of this size in Mexico employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River basin. The region's tropical climate and proximity to the coast make proper treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Santiago River basin, which flows westward through Nayarit and discharges into the Pacific Ocean near San Blas. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including mangrove ecosystems and important fisheries. Treated effluent from the plant contributes to the river's flow, and proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination that could affect downstream coastal habitats and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit, Mexico, at Paulo Freire, SN, Calle Donato Guerra, in the 63330 postal code area.
The plant serves approximately 30,018 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Santiago River basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges based on the receiving water body.
Plants of this scale in Mexico commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, aerated lagoons, or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory standards.
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