Overview
El Carrizal wastewater treatment plant in Sinaloa, Mexico, serves 216 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 43.20 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 60.48 cubic meters per day.
El Carrizal is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of El Carrizal, within the municipality of Cosalá, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 216 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-rural community. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Mexico's national water regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater in Mexico. With a designed capacity of 60.48 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 43.20 cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its maximum capacity. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet environmental standards set by the Mexican National Water Commission (CONAGUA). The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely contributing to the drainage basin of the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the surrounding area, which is part of the larger hydrological network of Sinaloa. Proper treatment reduces the risk of pollution in rivers and groundwater, supporting both human and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Sinaloa river system. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and contamination, which could harm downstream ecosystems and water users.
Frequently asked questions
El Carrizal wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of El Carrizal, within the municipality of Cosalá, in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. The address is Cosalá - La Ilama, La Higuerita, El Carrizal.
The plant serves a population of 216 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a rural community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies. It is part of the inland drainage system of Sinaloa, ultimately flowing toward the Pacific Ocean.
El Carrizal provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater in Mexico. This level of treatment is appropriate for small communities and helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations enforced by CONAGUA. For small agglomerations like El Carrizal, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards that protect water quality and public health.
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