Overview
Onavas wastewater treatment plant serves 387 people in Sonora, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 65.66 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, operating at 93.8% of its designed capacity of 69.98 m³/day.
The Onavas wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Onavas, Sonora, Mexico. It serves a small population of 387 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in the municipality of Onavas, within the state of Sonora, and is part of the local water infrastructure managed by municipal authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 69.98 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average of 65.66 cubic meters daily, indicating a high utilization rate. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into water bodies to meet quality standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Yaqui River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of California. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting local water resources and public health in this semi-arid region of Sonora.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Yaqui River basin, which is a major hydrological system in Sonora. The Yaqui River drains into the Gulf of California, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and water availability.
Frequently asked questions
The Onavas wastewater treatment plant is located in Los Carreños, Onavas, Sonora, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 387 people in the town of Onavas and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Yaqui River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of California.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into water bodies.
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