Juan Aldama Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sinaloa, Mexico

Juan Aldama is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Juan Aldama (El Tigre), within the municipality of Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,353 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility under Mexican water management standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required by Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater before discharge. With a designed capacity of 518.40 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 432.00 m³/day, the facility operates at about 83% of its capacity, indicating consistent utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Sinaloa River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region, which supports agriculture and fisheries.

The plant discharges into the Sinaloa River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean near the Gulf of California. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and important fisheries. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.