Overview
San Pablo wastewater treatment plant serves 887 people in Sinaloa, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 112.32 volume units into local waters, operating under Mexican wastewater regulations.
San Pablo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Pablo, within the municipality of Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 887, classifying it as a small-scale facility in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required by Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater. The designed capacity is 241.92 volume units, with an actual discharge volume of 112.32 volume units, indicating operational capacity utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Gulf of California, a biologically productive marine ecosystem. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats from untreated sewage, supporting water quality in the region's coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow towards the Gulf of California, a semi-enclosed sea with high biodiversity and important fisheries. The region's arid climate and agricultural activity make water quality management critical for both human use and ecological health. Protecting downstream estuaries and coastal lagoons from nutrient pollution is a key environmental consideration.
Frequently asked questions
The San Pablo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Pablo, in the municipality of Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 887 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant uses secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory standards.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater to protect water bodies.
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of California, helping to protect coastal ecosystems and fisheries from untreated sewage.
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