Overview
La Cruz wastewater treatment plant serves La Cruz de Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico. It is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
La Cruz wastewater treatment plant is located in La Cruz de Elota, within the municipality of Elota in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,801 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. As a Mexican wastewater facility, La Cruz operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), particularly NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 which sets pollutant discharge limits. The plant is situated within 50 km of the Pacific coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Pacific Ocean. The region's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the downstream coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Pacific coast of Sinaloa, within the coastal watershed that drains into the Pacific Ocean. The receiving water body is likely a local arroyo or river that flows into the ocean, supporting estuarine and marine habitats. This coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, providing nursery grounds for fish and supporting migratory bird species. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect the health of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
La Cruz wastewater treatment plant is located in La Cruz de Elota, in the municipality of Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico. Its address is Calle Mariano Matamoros, La Cruz Elota, La Cruz de Elota, Elota, Sinaloa.
The plant serves a population of approximately 16,801 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast, so its treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet these standards.
For agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations generally require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Common processes include activated sludge or stabilization ponds, depending on local conditions.
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