Overview
El Espinal Conitaca is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in El Espinal, Sinaloa, Mexico, serving approximately 2,542 people. It has a designed capacity of 380.16 m³/day and discharges 345.60 m³/day.
El Espinal Conitaca is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in El Espinal, within the municipality of Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 2,542 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), secondary treatment is typically required for discharges to water bodies to meet quality standards. The plant's designed capacity is 380.16 m³/day, and it currently treats 345.60 m³/day, indicating operational utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Gulf of California. The region's hydrology includes seasonal rivers and agricultural runoff, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the local watershed, which flows through the Sinaloa lowlands and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean via the Gulf of California. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and important fisheries. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and pathogens, mitigating eutrophication risks and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
El Espinal Conitaca is located in El Espinal, within the municipality of Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 2,542 residents in the El Espinal area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Pacific Ocean via the Gulf of California.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is required to meet these standards for most receiving water bodies.
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