Overview
La Llama wastewater treatment plant in La Ilama, Sinaloa, Mexico, serves 442 people with secondary treatment and a capacity of 69.12 m³/day, discharging 60.48 m³/day.
La Llama is a wastewater treatment plant located in the rural community of La Ilama, within the municipality of Cosalá, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 442 residents, reflecting its role in a sparsely populated area. As part of Mexico's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale. It has a designed capacity of 69.12 m³/day and currently discharges 60.48 m³/day, indicating a utilization rate near 87%. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Mexican regulations, such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT, set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a nearby stream or arroyo that drains into the Pacific slope of Sinaloa. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows through the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean via the Presidio River or a similar coastal basin. This watershed supports seasonal streams and riparian habitats, providing critical resources for wildlife and local communities. Effective secondary treatment reduces nutrient and pathogen loads, safeguarding downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
La Llama is located in the community of La Ilama, within the municipality of Cosalá, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 442 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows toward the Pacific coast, likely into the Presidio River basin.
La Llama provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges.
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