Overview
La Primavera wastewater treatment plant in Sinaloa, Mexico serves 183 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 17.28 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 25.92 m³/day.
La Primavera is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of La Primavera, within the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves a small population of 183 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity is 25.92 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 17.28 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The plant is not within 10 km of the coast, suggesting inland discharge. The treated effluent likely flows into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of California via the Sinaloa River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in Sinaloa, within the coastal plain that drains toward the Gulf of California. Treated wastewater likely enters local arroyos or canals that feed into the Sinaloa River or directly into the Gulf. The downstream environment includes estuaries and coastal lagoons that support fisheries and migratory birds, so secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loading.
Frequently asked questions
La Primavera WWTP is located in the town of La Primavera, in the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves a small population of 183 residents, typical of a rural community facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent at a rate of 17.28 m³/day, likely into local waterways that drain toward the Gulf of California.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater under Mexican regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For a small agglomeration serving under 2,500 people, secondary treatment is appropriate to meet environmental standards.
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