Overview
Valle de Guadalupe wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Valle de Guadalupe in Jalisco, Mexico. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,112 residents in the Altos Sur region.
The Valle de Guadalupe wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Valle de Guadalupe, within the Altos Sur region of Jalisco, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 6,112 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community. As part of Mexico's water infrastructure, the facility contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. 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 small agglomerations like Valle de Guadalupe, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's design and operation align with these national standards, ensuring compliance with effluent quality guidelines. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lerma-Santiago River basin. This basin is a major hydrological system in central Mexico, flowing into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma-Santiago River basin, a critical water system that flows through Jalisco and into the Pacific Ocean. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. The treatment plant reduces pollutant loads, helping to maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems, including reservoirs and wetlands that are important for migratory birds and local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Valle de Guadalupe, in the Altos Sur region of Jalisco, Mexico. It serves the local community with wastewater treatment services.
The plant serves approximately 6,112 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility focused on treating domestic wastewater from the town.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Lerma-Santiago River basin. This basin ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment is regulated under the National Water Law and overseen by CONAGUA. Plants must meet effluent standards for BOD, TSS, and other parameters, with secondary treatment typical for small communities.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds are commonly used to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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