Overview
Matacahui wastewater treatment plant serves 183 people in Matacahui (El Campito), Sinaloa, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 17.28 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
Matacahui wastewater treatment plant is located in the small community of Matacahui (El Campito) in the municipality of Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 183 people, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 25.92 m³/day and currently treats 17.28 m³/day, indicating it operates below its full capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and the Federal Law for the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution. Secondary treatment is the standard for municipal plants, ensuring compliance with discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a nearby arroyo or drainage channel that flows toward the Gulf of California. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The Gulf of California is a biodiverse region supporting fisheries and migratory species, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of California, a semi-enclosed sea known for its high biodiversity and productive fisheries. The region supports species such as shrimp, fish, and marine mammals. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting coastal habitats and human uses like fishing and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Matacahui (El Campito), in the municipality of Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 183 people, typical of a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow toward the Gulf of California, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Mexican discharge requirements.
Plants in Mexico are regulated under the National Water Law and the Federal Law for the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater, with discharge limits set by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA).
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