Overview
Otameto wastewater treatment plant serves 913 people in Sinaloa, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 86.40 cubic meters per day, with a designed capacity of 129.60 cubic meters per day.
Otameto wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Otameto, within the municipality of Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves a population of 913 residents, making it a small-scale facility in the region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 129.60 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 86.40 cubic meters per day, indicating it is operating below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately draining into the Pacific Ocean via the coastal lagoons and rivers of Sinaloa. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of Sinaloa, which drains into the Pacific Ocean through a network of coastal lagoons and estuaries. These water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries. The region's semi-arid climate means that water resources are particularly sensitive to pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Otameto wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Otameto, within the municipality of Navolato, in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 913 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater under Mexican regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is typically required for municipal plants to meet these standards.
The plant has a designed capacity of 129.60 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 86.40 cubic meters per day, indicating it is operating below its full capacity.
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