Overview
Nacozari de Garcia wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Nacozari de García in Sonora, Mexico. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of approximately 12,299.
The Nacozari de Garcia wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Nacozari de García, Sonora, Mexico. It serves a population of around 12,299 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this community in the northern Mexican state. As a municipal facility, the plant is expected to comply with Mexican wastewater treatment standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California via the Yaqui River system. This discharge contributes to the protection of downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Yaqui River basin, a major hydrological system in Sonora that drains into the Gulf of California. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nacozari de García, Sonora, Mexico, at Calle José García Nieto.
The plant serves approximately 12,299 residents of Nacozari de García.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Yaqui River system and eventually reaches the Gulf of California.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, specifically NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for wastewater treatment plants.
For a town of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican discharge standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and solids.
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