Overview
Ejido Independencia wastewater treatment plant in Sinaloa, Mexico, serves 1,643 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 155.52 volume units daily, operating near the coast.
Ejido Independencia is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Ejido Independencia, within the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,643 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility in a rural coastal region. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). With a designed capacity of 164.16 volume units and a current discharge volume of 155.52, it operates near its intended capacity. The facility is situated within 10 km of the coast, indicating potential influence on coastal water quality. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Gulf of California. This coastal region supports diverse marine ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater management to maintain ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of Sinaloa, within the watershed that drains into the Gulf of California, a biologically rich sea supporting fisheries and migratory species. The receiving water bodies are likely small coastal streams or estuaries that flow into the Pacific Ocean. These habitats are sensitive to nutrient pollution from wastewater, which can cause eutrophication and harm aquatic life. Effective secondary treatment helps mitigate these risks, but proximity to the coast increases the importance of proper operation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ejido Independencia, within the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves the local community in this rural coastal area.
The plant serves approximately 1,643 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility designed for a community of this size.
The plant provides secondary treatment before discharging treated effluent. Given its coastal proximity within 10 km, the discharge likely flows into local watercourses that drain into the Gulf of California.
The plant operates under Mexican regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Facilities of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
For small communities in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge or lagoons. The plant's design capacity of 164.16 volume units aligns with typical sizing for this population.
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