Overview
Cerritos wastewater treatment plant serves the Mazatlán area in Sinaloa, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day, supporting a population of 13,691.
Cerritos is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 13,691 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 kilometers of the ocean, and operates under Mexico's national water regulations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) under the Federal Water Rights Law. Facilities serving populations of this scale are typically expected to provide secondary treatment to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's location in coastal Sinaloa means its treated effluent likely discharges into the Pacific Ocean or a nearby estuary. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fisheries and migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
Cerritos plant is located in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, near the Pacific coast. The treated wastewater likely discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage or an estuary. This coastal area supports important marine habitats, including mangrove ecosystems and nursery grounds for fish and crustaceans. Protecting water quality is critical for the health of these ecosystems and the local fishing industry.
Frequently asked questions
The Cerritos plant is located in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, at Unidad Deportiva Benito Juárez, Calle 3 de Julio, in the Villa Galaxia neighborhood.
The plant serves a population of approximately 13,691 people in the Mazatlán area.
Given its coastal location within 50 km of the Pacific Ocean, the plant likely discharges treated effluent into the ocean or a nearby estuary, subject to Mexican discharge standards.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law, overseen by CONAGUA. Plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards for organic matter and solids.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to reduce BOD and TSS before discharge.
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