Overview
26 de Enero wastewater treatment plant in Sinaloa, Mexico, serves 1,369 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 129.60 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 146.88 m³/day.
The 26 de Enero wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of 26 de Enero, within the municipality of Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico. This facility serves a population of 1,369 and operates as a secondary treatment plant, which is appropriate for a small community of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 146.88 m³/day and currently discharges 129.60 m³/day of treated wastewater. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into national waters, ensuring compliance with basic pollutant removal standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Sinaloa river system. The region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Pacific Ocean through the Sinaloa coastal plain. The area supports estuarine habitats and mangrove ecosystems that are important for fish and bird species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of 26 de Enero, in the municipality of Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,369 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations for discharges into national waters.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is mandatory for most municipal plants to protect water quality.
The plant discharges 129.60 m³/day of treated wastewater, operating below its designed capacity of 146.88 m³/day.
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