Overview
Maneadero wastewater treatment plant in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, serves about 9,500 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater near the Pacific coast.
The Maneadero wastewater treatment plant is located in the Maneadero area of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 9,492 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 10 km of the shoreline. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required for municipal wastewater. The designed capacity is 2,592 cubic meters per day, and the current discharge volume is about 898.56 cubic meters per day. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is typical for plants of this size to meet discharge standards for coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage, contributing to the coastal water quality of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the marine environment of the Baja California coast, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Baja California. The receiving waters are part of the California Current ecosystem, which supports a rich marine biodiversity including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The area is also important for local fishing and tourism. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Maneadero wastewater treatment plant is located in the Maneadero area of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, near the Pacific coast.
The plant serves approximately 9,492 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants of this size to meet standards for coastal discharge.
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