Overview
Cinco de Mayo wastewater treatment plant serves 821 people in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment with a designed capacity of 86.40 m³/day and discharges 77.76 m³/day.
The Cinco de Mayo wastewater treatment plant is located in the community of Cinco de Mayo (Agua Blanca) within the municipality of Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico. This facility serves a population of 821 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant in a rural or peri-urban setting. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 86.40 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 77.76 cubic meters per day, indicating a utilization rate near 90%. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), secondary treatment is typically required for discharges into national waters to meet quality standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Sinaloa River basin or adjacent coastal lagoons. The region's agricultural and aquaculture activities depend on water quality, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Sinaloa River system, which flows into the Pacific Ocean near the Gulf of California. This coastal region supports diverse marine life, including fisheries and migratory birds. The nearby wetlands and estuaries are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for both human use and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the community of Cinco de Mayo (Agua Blanca) in the municipality of Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 821 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. Secondary treatment is typically required for municipal plants to meet these standards, especially when discharging into rivers or coastal areas.
The plant has a designed capacity of 86.40 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 77.76 cubic meters per day, operating near its full capacity.
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