Overview
Texcalame wastewater treatment plant in Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico, serves 1,691 people with secondary treatment and a designed capacity of 172.80 volume units.
Texcalame is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ameca, within the Valles region of Jalisco, Mexico. It serves a population of 1,691 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for smaller communities in the country. The plant has a designed capacity of 172.80 volume units, matching its discharge volume, indicating consistent operation. As a secondary treatment facility, Texcalame provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and overseen by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typical to meet discharge standards for inland waters. The treated effluent from Texcalame is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Ameca River and related tributaries. The region's hydrology supports agricultural and ecological systems, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
Texcalame discharges into the Ameca River basin, which flows through Jalisco and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation in the surrounding agricultural areas. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and maintain the ecological health of this coastal watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Texcalame is located in Ameca, in the Valles region of Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,691 people.
Texcalame provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants to protect water resources.
For small communities in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory requirements.
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