Overview
Matatán wastewater treatment plant serves 913 people in Matatán, Sinaloa, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 86.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Matatán wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Matatán, within the municipality of Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 913 residents, making it a small-scale facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the local municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 103.68 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 86.40 cubic meters per day, the facility operates below its capacity. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the region's river systems. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural and rural land use, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Pacific Ocean via the Baluarte River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence the hydrological regime, making consistent treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Matatán wastewater treatment plant is located at SIN 537, in the town of Matatán, within the municipality of Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 913 residents in the Matatán area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. Secondary treatment is the minimum required for municipal wastewater.
Small plants in Mexico often use secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or lagoon systems. The Matatán plant's secondary treatment is appropriate for its population size and helps protect local water bodies.
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