Overview
La Reforma wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,000 people in Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. Located near the Pacific coast, it operates under Mexican water quality regulations.
La Reforma wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of La Reforma, within the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. The facility serves a population of about 8,001 people, making it a small to medium-sized municipal plant in the region. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, La Reforma is subject to the country's federal water pollution control standards, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that drain into the Pacific Ocean, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and coastal ecosystems, making proper treatment important for protecting downstream water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Pacific coast of Sinaloa, within the watershed that drains into the Gulf of California. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological health of coastal waters and estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Adolfo López Mateos in La Reforma, within the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 8,001 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean, specifically the Gulf of California.
The plant operates under Mexican federal regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water bodies.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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