Overview
Carbo wastewater treatment plant in Carbó, Sonora, Mexico, serves 5,774 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 978.91 thousand cubic meters annually, operating under Mexico's national water regulations.
The Carbo wastewater treatment plant is located in Carbó, Sonora, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 5,774 residents. This facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure in the region, providing essential sanitation services to the local community. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which are standard for communities of this size in Mexico. With a designed capacity of 404.35 thousand cubic meters per year and an annual discharge volume of 978.91 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards, overseen by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). These regulations mandate treatment levels appropriate for protecting public health and the environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the hydrology of the Sonora region. The plant's location more than 10 km from the coast means its discharge primarily affects inland waterways, supporting downstream ecosystems and agricultural water supplies in the arid Sonoran environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of California via the Sonora River basin. This arid region relies on treated wastewater for maintaining base flows in rivers and supporting riparian habitats. The effluent contributes to water availability for downstream communities and ecosystems, including migratory bird corridors along the Pacific Flyway.
Frequently asked questions
The Carbo wastewater treatment plant is located in Carbó, Sonora, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 5,774 residents in the Carbó area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for municipal wastewater in Mexico for communities of this size.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards enforced by CONAGUA, which require secondary treatment for inland discharges to protect water resources.
The plant discharges approximately 978.91 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
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