Overview
San Rafael 2 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in San Rafael, Sonora, Mexico, serving a population of 383. It discharges 36.29 units of treated wastewater daily.
San Rafael 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in San Rafael, within the municipality of Ures, Sonora, Mexico. The plant serves a small community of 383 residents, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Mexico under the national water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). With a designed capacity of 34.56 units and a discharge volume of 36.29 units, the plant operates near its capacity, indicating consistent use. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the Sonora River basin, an important arid-region ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sonora River basin, which flows through the state of Sonora and empties into the Gulf of California. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its arid climate and limited water resources. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality for downstream communities and habitats.
Frequently asked questions
San Rafael 2 is located in San Rafael, within the municipality of Ures, Sonora, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 383 residents, typical of a small rural community in Sonora.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Sonora River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of California.
San Rafael 2 provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement for municipal wastewater in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small communities like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet standards.
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