Overview
San Miguel Zapotitlán wastewater treatment plant serves 15,117 people in Sinaloa, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexican wastewater regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for inland discharge.
The San Miguel Zapotitlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the Ahome municipality of Sinaloa, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 15,117 residents. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater from the community. Under Mexican federal regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), wastewater treatment plants of this scale are required to meet specific pollutant limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids before discharge. The regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent complies with standards for inland water bodies, protecting both public health and the environment. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California via the Fuerte River system. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for fisheries and agriculture. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Fuerte River basin, which drains into the Gulf of California, a biologically rich marine environment. The Gulf supports diverse species including shrimp, fish, and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect this ecologically sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ahome municipality of Sinaloa, Mexico, at the address Revolución, San Miguel Zapotitlán, Ahome, Sinaloa, 81304.
The plant serves approximately 15,117 residents in the San Miguel Zapotitlán area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Fuerte River and ultimately reaches the Gulf of California.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters.
For agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet NOM-001 standards, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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