Overview
Sinaloa de Leyva wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,800 people in Sinaloa de Leyva, Sinaloa, Mexico. The facility is located inland, over 50 km from the coast.
The Sinaloa de Leyva wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the town of Sinaloa de Leyva, within the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 9,800 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), wastewater treatment plants serving communities of this size are required to meet specific discharge standards for organic matter and solids. Typical facilities in this region employ secondary treatment systems such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to comply with federal norms. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Sinaloa River basin. The surrounding environment supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic habitats, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Sinaloa River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this semi-arid region where water resources are seasonally limited.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of Sinaloa de Leyva, within the municipality of Sinaloa, in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. Its address is Alejandro Gandarilla, Sinaloa de Leyva.
The plant serves approximately 9,800 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into the Sinaloa River basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this basin, which supports agriculture and local ecosystems.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. Facilities serving communities of this size are required to meet secondary treatment levels to protect receiving waters.
For communities of this scale, common treatment technologies include activated sludge systems, aerated lagoons, or stabilization ponds. These secondary treatment processes effectively reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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