Overview
SAsabe wastewater treatment plant serves El Sásabe, Sonora, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 350.78 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 134.78 m³/day, serving a population of 1,443.
The SAsabe wastewater treatment plant is located in El Sásabe, a small town in the municipality of Sáric, Sonora, Mexico. The facility provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 1,443 residents, with a designed capacity of 134.78 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 350.78 m³/day. As a secondary treatment plant, SAsabe meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the country's environmental regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The plant's capacity and discharge volume indicate it serves a small community, typical of rural agglomerations in northern Mexico. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California via the Sonora River basin. The region is semi-arid, and the receiving water bodies support limited but ecologically important aquatic life. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the Gulf of California.
Environmental context
The SAsabe plant discharges into the Sonora River basin, which flows southwest through Sonora and empties into the Gulf of California. This coastal ecosystem supports diverse marine life, including fish and bird species. The semi-arid climate means water resources are scarce, making treatment and reuse critical for maintaining ecological balance and preventing pollution in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The SAsabe plant is located in El Sásabe, a small town in the municipality of Sáric, Sonora, Mexico. The address is El Sásabe, Sáric, Sonora, 83870, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,443 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility for the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Sonora River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of California. The discharge volume is 350.78 m³ per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the official standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT. This ensures removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal environmental regulations, particularly NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges. For small agglomerations like El Sásabe, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these standards.
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