Overview
Agua Prieta wastewater treatment plant serves 111,633 people in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, operating under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The Agua Prieta wastewater treatment plant is located in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, serving a population of 111,633. As a municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for this border city. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, reflecting its scale in the region. Under Mexican environmental law (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants serving populations over 100,000 are required to meet specific discharge standards. The plant's treatment processes are expected to comply with these federal regulations, which set limits on pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS). The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California via the Sonora River system. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly in the arid Sonoran Desert region. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this important basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Sonora River and eventually reaches the Gulf of California. This coastal ecosystem supports migratory birds, marine species, and estuarine habitats. The arid climate of Sonora makes water quality management critical for sustaining both human and ecological needs in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida 14, Agua Prieta, Sonora, 84200, Mexico, serving the city of Agua Prieta.
The plant serves a population of 111,633, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Sonora River and ultimately the Gulf of California.
The plant operates under Mexican federal regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater.
Plants of this scale in Mexico typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge, to meet federal standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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