Overview
Zacualpan wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Zacualpan in Nayarit, Mexico. Located near the Pacific coast, it supports local sanitation infrastructure.
The Zacualpan wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Zacualpan, within the municipality of Compostela in Nayarit, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 6,484 residents, making it a small-scale facility focused on local wastewater management. As a Mexican plant, it operates under national water quality standards set by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua), which mandate treatment to protect public health and the environment. For communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic pollutants before discharge. The plant is situated within 50 km of the Pacific coast, and its treated effluent likely drains into local rivers or streams that flow toward the ocean. This proximity to coastal waters underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal region of Nayarit, near the Pacific Ocean. Its treated wastewater likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Pacific, potentially affecting nearshore habitats such as estuaries and mangroves. These ecosystems support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zacualpan, a town in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico. Its address is Tierra y Libertad, Calle Benito Juárez, Colonia San Rafael, Zacualpan.
The plant serves approximately 6,484 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately flow toward the Pacific Ocean. Specific discharge details are managed under Mexican water regulations.
The plant operates under Mexican federal water law, enforced by CONAGUA. Facilities of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
For small communities in Mexico, 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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