Overview
Tapalpa wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It supports a population of approximately 10,066 people.
The Tapalpa wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tapalpa, within the Región Sur of Jalisco, Mexico. It serves a population of about 10,066 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal facility. As a Mexican wastewater facility, Tapalpa 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. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet the required effluent quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Armería River basin. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agricultural and domestic use downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the surrounding rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The Tapalpa plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Armería River basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. This region supports a variety of aquatic species and is important for local agriculture and drinking water supplies. Maintaining effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Tapalpa wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tapalpa, in the Región Sur of Jalisco, Mexico. Its address is Calle Matamoros, Loma Alta, Tapalpa, Jalisco.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,066 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The treated effluent from the Tapalpa plant is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Armería River basin that flows 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 to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Mexico typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, aerated lagoons, or stabilization ponds to meet the required effluent standards.
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