Overview
Angostura wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,388 people in Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
Angostura is a wastewater treatment plant located in the city of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 12,388 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal treatment plant in the region. As a Mexican wastewater facility, Angostura operates under the framework of the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to official Mexican standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) that set maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharges. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Pacific Ocean, given Sinaloa's coastal location. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic habitats, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Sinaloa, a state along Mexico's Pacific coast. Treated wastewater from Angostura likely flows into local streams or irrigation canals that eventually reach the Pacific Ocean via the Gulf of California. This coastal watershed supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, so effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Angostura wastewater treatment plant is located on Avenida Constitución in the city of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico, with coordinates 25.366000 N, -108.161000 W.
The Angostura plant serves approximately 12,388 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain toward the Pacific Ocean, given Sinaloa's coastal geography.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and must comply with official Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets pollutant limits for wastewater discharges into national waters.
For a plant of this size in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, which helps remove organic matter and suspended solids before release.
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