Overview
Los Planes wastewater treatment plant serves 1,552 people in San Juan de Los Planes, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The secondary treatment facility has a designed capacity of 302.40 m³/day and discharges 146.88 m³/day near the coast.
Los Planes is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Juan de Los Planes, within the municipality of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The facility serves a small population of 1,552 residents, reflecting its role in a rural coastal community. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 10 km of the shoreline, making its discharge management critical for local marine ecosystems. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations under Mexican water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). With a designed capacity of 302.40 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 146.88 m³/day, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely reaching the Gulf of California or the Pacific Ocean via coastal drainage. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores its importance in protecting nearby marine habitats and supporting the region's tourism and fishing industries. Proper operation helps maintain water quality in the sensitive coastal zone of Baja California Sur.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Baja California Sur, which ultimately drain into the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) or the Pacific Ocean. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse marine life including sea turtles, whales, and numerous fish species. The coastal zone is also important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, mitigating risks of eutrophication and protecting coral reefs and seagrass beds in the area.
Frequently asked questions
Los Planes is located in San Juan de Los Planes, within the municipality of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The address is Calle Lázaro Cárdenas, San Juan de Los Planes.
The plant serves a population of 1,552 residents, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community in Baja California Sur.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local coastal environment, likely reaching the Gulf of California or the Pacific Ocean. The discharge volume averages 146.88 m³/day.
Los Planes provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This meets Mexican standards for small communities.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small agglomerations like Los Planes, secondary treatment is typically required to protect coastal water quality.
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