Tetitlán Wastewater Treatment Plant, Valle Verde, Nayarit, Mexico

Tetitlán is a wastewater treatment plant located in Valle Verde, within the municipality of Ahuacatlán, Nayarit, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,825 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility. It is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and operates under Mexico's national water regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Mexico. With a designed capacity of 190.08 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 172.80 m³/day, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding watershed. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in the region, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Ameca River or other nearby systems. Proper wastewater management helps safeguard aquatic ecosystems and public health in the area.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Ameca River basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological balance.