Ceuta Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sinaloa, Mexico

The Ceuta wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ceuta, within the municipality of Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 1,825 people, making it a small-scale facility in a coastal region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 259.20 m³/day and currently discharges 172.80 m³/day, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a nearby river or directly into the Pacific Ocean given its proximity to the coast. The plant plays a role in protecting the coastal waters of Sinaloa, which support diverse marine life and local fisheries.

The plant is situated near the Pacific coast of Sinaloa, within the watershed that drains into the Gulf of California. The receiving water body is likely a small coastal stream or the ocean itself. This area supports important coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries that serve as nurseries for fish and crustaceans. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine biodiversity.