Overview
TepuzhuacAn secondary treatment plant serves Ejido Tepuzhuacan in Nayarit, Mexico, treating wastewater for 913 residents with a designed capacity of 155.52 m³/day.
TepuzhuacAn is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ejido Tepuzhuacan, within the municipality of Amatlán de Cañas, Nayarit, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 913 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and operates under Mexico's national water regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996. Its designed capacity is 155.52 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 86.40 m³/day, indicating operational activity. The facility is part of Mexico's efforts to improve sanitation coverage in rural areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Río Grande de Santiago or nearby rivers. The plant helps protect downstream ecosystems, including the Santiago River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Santiago River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is used for irrigation and fishing. The secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and pathogens, helping to maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems that are ecologically sensitive.
Frequently asked questions
TepuzhuacAn is located in Ejido Tepuzhuacan, Amatlán de Cañas, Nayarit, Mexico, at Calle Constitución.
The plant serves a population of 913 residents, typical of a small rural community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Santiago River basin, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required by Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is mandatory for this scale of agglomeration.
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