Overview
Navolato wastewater treatment plant serves 59,010 people in Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
The Navolato wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 59,010 residents. The facility is situated in the Ejidal (Los Mangos) area and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this urban center in northwestern Mexico. The plant operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards, which require appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet environmental discharge norms. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit, indicating its intended scale of operation. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Gulf of California. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including coastal lagoons and estuaries that are important for fisheries and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to protect these sensitive environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The Navolato plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Gulf of California, a biologically rich sea supporting diverse marine life including shrimp, fish, and migratory species. The region's coastal lagoons and estuaries are ecologically sensitive, providing nursery habitats for commercially important fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Navolato wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico, at Calle Emiliano Zapata in the Ejidal (Los Mangos) area.
The plant serves approximately 59,010 people in the Navolato urban area.
The treated effluent from the Navolato plant is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Gulf of California, part of the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards, including the National Water Law and regulations from CONAGUA, which set discharge limits for municipal wastewater.
For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required under Mexican regulations to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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