Overview
Ejido San Joaquín wastewater treatment plant serves a small community in Sinaloa, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 86.40 m³/day and is located near the coast, operating under Mexican water quality regulations.
The Ejido San Joaquín wastewater treatment plant is located in the rural community of Ejido San Joaquín, within the municipality of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 913 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, which influences its environmental context. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Mexico. With a designed capacity of 95.04 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 86.40 m³/day, it operates at a high utilization rate. Mexican wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Federal Law for Water and the Official Mexican Standards (NOMs), which set discharge limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Pacific Ocean, potentially affecting coastal ecosystems. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that nutrient and pathogen removal are critical to prevent eutrophication and protect marine life. The plant plays a role in safeguarding the health of nearby estuaries and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 10 km of the Pacific coast in Sinaloa, a region characterized by agricultural activity and coastal lagoons. Treated wastewater likely flows into local streams or drainage channels that eventually reach the Pacific Ocean. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans, and is important for local fisheries. Effective treatment is essential to minimize nutrient loading and protect water quality in the nearshore zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ejido San Joaquín, a rural community in the municipality of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 913 people, making it a small-scale facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent at a rate of 86.40 m³/day, likely into local watercourses that drain toward the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for small communities under Mexican regulations to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Law and Official Mexican Standards (NOMs), which set discharge limits to protect water quality. For small coastal plants, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these standards.
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