Overview
Pueblo Nuevo wastewater treatment plant in Sinaloa, Mexico, serves 1,922 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 371.52 m³/day and is located near the coast.
Pueblo Nuevo wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico, serving a population of 1,922. The plant operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Mexico, ensuring reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 440.64 m³/day and currently treats 371.52 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. As a facility in a coastal state, it likely falls under Mexican environmental regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via coastal lagoons and estuaries in the region. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pacific coastal watershed of Sinaloa, a region characterized by lagoons and estuaries that support mangrove forests and marine biodiversity. The receiving water body chain flows into the Pacific Ocean, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery for fish and crustaceans. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pueblo Nuevo, Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico, near the Pacific coast.
The plant serves a population of 1,922 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to coastal lagoons and the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexican environmental standards, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants.
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