Overview
Jecori wastewater treatment plant serves the small community of Jécori in Sonora, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 36.29 units of treated wastewater, operating under Mexican water quality regulations.
The Jecori wastewater treatment plant is located in Jécori, a small town in the municipality of Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico. Serving a population of approximately 383 residents, this facility is part of the region's decentralized wastewater infrastructure for rural communities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), secondary treatment is required to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 35.42 units, and it currently treats 36.29 units, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Yaqui River basin, an important hydrological system in Sonora. The downstream environment supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yaqui River basin, which drains into the Gulf of California. This watershed supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for native fish species. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality in this arid region where water resources are critical.
Frequently asked questions
The Jecori wastewater treatment plant is located in Jécori, a small town in the municipality of Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 383 residents in the Jécori area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to meet these requirements.
The plant protects local water quality in the Yaqui River basin, which supports agriculture and aquatic ecosystems in Sonora's arid climate.
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