Benito Juárez Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sinaloa, Mexico

The Benito Juárez wastewater treatment plant is located in La Escalera, Benito Juárez, Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves a small population of 365 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 51.84 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 34.56 m³/day, indicating it operates below capacity. As a small facility, it aligns with typical infrastructure for communities of this size in Mexico. The plant is within 10 km of the coast, meaning its treated effluent likely discharges into a coastal water body or a river that flows to the Pacific Ocean. This proximity to marine environments necessitates careful management to protect coastal ecosystems and water quality. The plant contributes to local sanitation and environmental health.

The plant's treated effluent likely reaches the Pacific Ocean via local drainage, given its coastal proximity. The Sinaloa coast supports diverse marine life, including fisheries and mangroves, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutants. Proper secondary treatment helps mitigate impacts on these ecosystems.