Overview
Zoologico de Guadalajara A C is a wastewater treatment plant in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, serving approximately 18,255 people. It is located in the Región Centro of Jalisco.
Zoologico de Guadalajara A C is a wastewater treatment facility situated in the heart of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, at Calle Pedro Moreno in the city center. The plant serves a population of around 18,255 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Mexican wastewater regulations. As a plant in Mexico, it operates under the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to standards set by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Santiago River basin. The region's water resources support diverse aquatic life and are important for agricultural and urban uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Santiago River basin, which flows through Jalisco and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is a critical water source for downstream communities and agriculture. The ecological health of the river is influenced by urban runoff and treated wastewater discharges, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Pedro Moreno in the Centro district of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 18,255 people in the Guadalajara area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Santiago River basin and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and is regulated by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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