Overview
Concordia wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Concordia in Sinaloa, Mexico, with a population of approximately 9,827. The plant discharges into local water bodies under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The Concordia wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Concordia, Sinaloa, Mexico, serving a population of around 9,827 residents. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and operates within the municipal wastewater infrastructure of the region. As a small-scale facility, the plant is subject to Mexican official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates) which set maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Sinaloa river system. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic habitats, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Sinaloa river basin, which flows westward into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for freshwater species. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could affect downstream water quality and the coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Concordia, Sinaloa, Mexico, at Calle José María Morelos y Pavón, Concordia, Sinaloa, 82600.
The plant serves approximately 9,827 residents of Concordia and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Sinaloa river basin, eventually flowing to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and updates), which set limits for pollutants in discharges to national waters.
Plants of this scale in Mexico typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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