Overview
Suaqui Grande wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Suaqui Grande in Sonora, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,103 and discharges 228.10 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Suaqui Grande wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Suaqui Grande, Sonora, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 1,103 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility in the region. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the local sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 134.78 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 228.10 cubic meters per day, the facility operates at a utilization rate exceeding its design capacity, indicating potential overloading. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards for receiving water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California via the Yaqui River basin. The region's arid climate and reliance on surface water make proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream water quality and supporting agricultural and ecological needs.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yaqui River basin, which flows through Sonora and empties into the Gulf of California. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Suaqui Grande, Sonora, Mexico, at coordinates 28.395 N, -109.887 W.
The plant serves a population of 1,103 residents in the town of Suaqui Grande.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Yaqui River basin and ultimately reaches the Gulf of California.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican discharge standards.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges to national waters.
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