Overview
Villa Hidalgo wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Villa Hidalgo in Jalisco, Mexico, with a population of approximately 17,596. It operates under Mexican water regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996).
The Villa Hidalgo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Villa Hidalgo, within the Región Altos Norte of Jalisco, Mexico. It serves a population of about 17,596 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to Mexican environmental standards. As a municipal wastewater treatment facility in Mexico, Villa Hidalgo is expected to comply with the official Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged into national waters. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Lerma-Santiago River basin, one of Mexico's most important hydrological systems. This basin drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River and supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The Villa Hidalgo plant discharges into the Lerma-Santiago River basin, which flows through central Mexico and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This basin supports a variety of aquatic ecosystems and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villa Hidalgo, in the Región Altos Norte of Jalisco, Mexico, at Calle 5 de Mayo.
The plant serves approximately 17,596 residents of Villa Hidalgo and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Lerma-Santiago River basin, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant must comply with Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets pollutant limits for wastewater discharge into national waters.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican discharge standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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