Overview
Escuinapa wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Escuinapa in Sinaloa, Mexico, with a population of 34,500. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Pacific Ocean watershed.
The Escuinapa wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the city of Escuinapa in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. With a population served of 34,500, it falls into the medium-agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 km of the ocean, and its operations are subject to Mexican environmental regulations, including the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection and the National Water Law. As a medium-sized plant in a coastal region, Escuinapa is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet Mexican discharge standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). Plants of this scale typically employ conventional activated sludge or lagoon systems. The population served suggests a capacity in the range of 10,000 to 50,000 cubic meters per day. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean via local rivers or arroyos. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fisheries and mangrove ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The Escuinapa plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean watershed, likely through the Baluarte River or nearby coastal arroyos. The receiving waters support estuarine and marine ecosystems, including mangroves and coastal lagoons that provide nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall influence pollutant loads, making consistent treatment important for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Escuinapa wastewater treatment plant is located at Calle 5 de Mayo in Escuinapa, Sinaloa, Mexico, with coordinates 22.834000 N, -105.778000 W.
The plant serves a population of approximately 34,500 people in the city of Escuinapa and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Pacific Ocean watershed, likely via the Baluarte River or local coastal arroyos, eventually reaching the ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, including the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection and the National Water Law, with discharge standards set by NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in a coastal area, Mexican regulations typically require at least secondary treatment to meet water quality standards for ocean discharge.
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