Overview
Las Piedritas wastewater treatment plant in Sinaloa, Mexico, serves 2,099 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 198.72 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Pacific coast.
Las Piedritas is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Las Piedritas, within the municipality of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,099 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for discharges into water bodies. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which typically involve biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 207.36 m³/day and currently treats an average of 198.72 m³/day, indicating near-full utilization. As a small agglomeration, it meets the standard treatment expectations for its scale under Mexican environmental law. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast. The surrounding region includes agricultural and coastal ecosystems, and proper wastewater treatment helps protect downstream water quality and marine habitats. The plant's operation supports the health of the nearby coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the coastal watershed of Sinaloa. The region supports diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. Effective treatment reduces nutrient and pathogen loads, safeguarding downstream ecosystems and recreational water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Las Piedritas WWTP is located in the town of Las Piedritas, within the municipality of Culiacán, in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,099 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain toward the Pacific Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
Las Piedritas provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory standards for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water laws, which mandate secondary treatment for discharges into water bodies. Small plants like this are subject to standard effluent limits to protect environmental and public health.
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