Overview
La Matanza wastewater treatment plant serves Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. The facility treats wastewater from a population of approximately 7,074 people in this northern Mexican city.
La Matanza is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, serving a population of around 7,074 residents. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and operates within the municipal wastewater infrastructure of Cananea. As a small-scale treatment facility in Mexico, La Matanza is subject to national regulations under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge standards for wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California via the Sonora River basin. The surrounding region is semi-arid, and the plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sonora River basin, which flows southward through Sonora state before reaching the Gulf of California. This arid region relies on limited water resources, making wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality in the river and protecting downstream aquatic habitats, including estuarine zones near the coast.
Frequently asked questions
La Matanza is located in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, at Avenida Durango, Cananea, Sonora, 84620.
The plant serves approximately 7,074 people in the Cananea area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Sonora River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of California.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment facilities.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 people, Mexican regulations typically require basic treatment such as primary or secondary treatment to meet discharge standards.
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