Overview
Caimanes wastewater treatment plant in Caimanes II, Sinaloa, Mexico, serves 1,643 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 155.52 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Caimanes is a wastewater treatment plant located in Caimanes II, Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 1,643 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 10 km of the shoreline. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge. It has a designed capacity of 190.08 m³/day and currently treats 155.52 m³/day. As a coastal facility, it must meet stringent effluent limits to protect marine water quality. Treated effluent from Caimanes likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the coastal ecosystem of the Gulf of California. The region supports diverse marine life, including fisheries and migratory species, making proper wastewater management critical for environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a local stream or arroyo that drains into the Pacific Ocean near the Gulf of California. This coastal area supports important marine habitats, including mangroves and estuaries, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce the risk of eutrophication and protects downstream aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The Caimanes plant is located in Caimanes II, Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico, near the Pacific coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,643 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges 155.52 m³/day of treated effluent, likely into a local watercourse that flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets effluent limits for municipal wastewater, with additional requirements for coastal discharges.
For small communities in Mexico, secondary treatment is typical, often using stabilization ponds or activated sludge systems, as required by national regulations.
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