Overview
Venta del Astillero wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,139 people in La Venta del Astillero, Jalisco, Mexico. The plant discharges into local water bodies within the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific basin.
Venta del Astillero is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Venta del Astillero, a locality within the municipality of Zapopan in Jalisco, Mexico. Serving an estimated population of 12,139, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed under Mexico's national water regulations. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to comply with Mexico's official standards for wastewater treatment, which typically require secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant operates within the framework of the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Lerma River, part of the Lerma-Santiago-Pacific hydrological system. This basin drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish species and riparian habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, before continuing as the Santiago River to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports critical aquatic biodiversity, including endemic fish species and migratory birds. The region faces pressures from agricultural runoff and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in La Venta del Astillero, a locality in the municipality of Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, on Calle Emiliano Zapata.
The plant serves an estimated population of 12,139 people in the surrounding community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala and eventually the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021, which set discharge limits for pollutants and require treatment appropriate for the receiving water body.
For medium-sized agglomerations like this, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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