Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, August 4, 2026 – SEAPAL crews are clearing storm debris from the city’s wastewater network and preparing to replace damaged pumping equipment at the North I treatment plant after heavy storms disrupted operations Sunday night and Monday morning.
The work includes cleaning grates, pumping stations, major wastewater sumps, and inspection wells with Vactor trucks. SEAPAL said the storms caused blockages and a buildup of solid waste, restricting wastewater flow.
At the North I Wastewater Treatment Plant on Avenida México, crews have been lowering wastewater levels and cleaning intake grates ahead of the scheduled replacement of a failed pump on Tuesday. The equipment failure temporarily affected the plant’s operation.
Crews are also working in Las Glorias to reduce wastewater levels in a pumping station near Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio. SEAPAL said the station must be cleaned before sanitation work can begin in areas affected by wastewater spills.
The response follows a report describing wastewater emerging from the pavement on Clemente Orozco near Plaza Las Glorias. SEAPAL’s update identifies work at a pumping station on Medina Ascencio but does not specify whether both reports involve the same overflow.
The agency is washing affected streets with potable water and specialized cleaning products. It also asked people not to place garbage, grease, or solid waste in streets or drains, warning that those materials can be carried into the sanitary network during storms and cause new blockages.
The latest problems come amid broader pressure on Puerto Vallarta’s wastewater infrastructure. In July, SEAPAL reported that rain increases leak and pipe-break responses by at least 25 percent. The agency said more than 40 percent of the city’s roughly 4,000 kilometers of water and wastewater pipes are approaching the end of their useful life.
PVDN previously reported wastewater complaints after lighter rainfall earlier this season, including concerns in areas where drainage problems become more visible during the rainy season.
The National Meteorological Service forecast for Tuesday called for 50 to 75 millimeters of rain in parts of central and northern Jalisco. The forecast warned that heavy rain could increase flooding in low-lying areas, adding pressure to drainage systems still being cleared after the weekend storms.
Active sewer problems can be reported to SEAPAL through the agency’s official complaint and emergency reporting page, by dialing 073, or through WhatsApp at 322 105 8226.
