Overview
El Recodo wastewater treatment plant serves 1,643 people in Sinaloa, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 155.52 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
El Recodo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of El Recodo, within the municipality of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,643 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater before discharge. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 155.52 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small agglomeration, the plant meets the treatment expectations set by Mexican environmental authorities for communities of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Sinaloa coastal watershed. The region's aquatic ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal lagoons, benefit from the plant's pollution control, supporting biodiversity and water quality downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sinaloa coastal watershed, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment helps protect downstream estuaries and coastal habitats from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Cruz Lizárraga in El Recodo, within the municipality of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 1,643 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Sinaloa coastal watershed, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality and public health.
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