Overview
Sáric wastewater treatment plant in Sonora, Mexico, serves about 1,011 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 174.53 m³/day of treated wastewater, operating at 86% of its designed capacity of 202.18 m³/day.
The Sáric wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Sáric, Sonora, Mexico, serving a small population of approximately 1,011 residents. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Mexico, and is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast. With a designed capacity of 202.18 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 174.53 m³/day, the plant operates at about 86% capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for discharge into water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Gulf of California via the Sonora River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this arid region where water resources are scarce.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sonora River basin, which flows southwest through Sonora state and empties into the Gulf of California. This watershed supports riparian habitats and is critical for local agriculture and biodiversity. The arid climate makes water quality management essential to sustain downstream ecosystems and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sáric, Sonora, Mexico, at Calle Independencia, Sáric, Sonora, 83860.
The plant serves approximately 1,011 residents of Sáric and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Sonora River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of California.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT).
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small communities like Sáric, secondary treatment is typical to protect water quality in the Sonora River basin.
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