Overview
Estacion Naranjo wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,058 people in Sinaloa, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
Estacion Naranjo is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Estación Naranjo, within the municipality of Sinaloa, Sinaloa state, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 9,058 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. Under Mexico's Federal Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, municipal wastewater treatment plants are required to meet discharge standards based on the receiving water body. For plants serving communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's operational details and treatment process are managed by local water authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Sinaloa River basin. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural activity make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and supporting local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sinaloa River basin, which flows westward through the state of Sinaloa and empties into the Gulf of California (Pacific Ocean). The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in this ecologically sensitive coastal watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Estacion Naranjo is located in the town of Estación Naranjo, within the municipality of Sinaloa, Sinaloa state, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 9,058 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Sinaloa River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of California.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge standards for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids before discharge.
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