Overview
Deportiva wastewater treatment plant in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico, serves 7,302 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 691.20 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
Deportiva is a wastewater treatment plant located in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 7,302 residents. The facility operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 864.00 units and currently treats 691.20 units of wastewater daily. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, indicating potential sensitivity to marine discharge. Treated effluent from Deportiva likely discharges into the Gulf of California via local drainage, supporting the coastal ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting the marine environment from untreated sewage, particularly important for the biodiversity of the Gulf of California.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Gulf of California, a biologically rich sea with high biodiversity and important fisheries. Treated wastewater likely flows through local arroyos or drainage channels into the Gulf, affecting coastal water quality. The region's arid climate means limited dilution capacity, making treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Deportiva is located in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico, at Callejón Ignacio Allende, Empalme, Sonora, 85330.
The plant serves approximately 7,302 people in the Empalme area.
The plant discharges treated effluent likely into local drainage channels that flow into the Gulf of California, given its proximity to the coast.
Deportiva provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants of this size to meet water quality standards.
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