Overview
Campo Cinco y Medio is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, serving about 1,000 people. It discharges 95.04 cubic meters of treated effluent daily and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Campo Cinco y Medio is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Campo Laguna area of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,004 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale under Mexican water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The plant has a designed capacity of 95.04 cubic meters per day and reports a daily discharge volume of 95.04 cubic meters, indicating full utilization. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, meeting the basic requirements for inland or coastal discharge in Mexico. The plant's proximity to the Pacific coast (within 10 km) means its treated effluent likely drains into coastal waters or nearby estuaries. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is part of the larger Gulf of California ecosystem, which is ecologically sensitive. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Pacific coast of Sinaloa, within the drainage basin that flows into the Gulf of California. This region supports important coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries that provide nursery habitats for fish and migratory birds. The treated effluent from the plant contributes to the freshwater balance in the area, and proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Campo Cinco y Medio is located in the Campo Laguna area of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,004 residents in the surrounding community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into coastal waters or nearby estuaries, given its proximity to the Pacific coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican standards for discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to comply with environmental requirements.
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