Valentin Gomez Farias, Sinaloa

Overview

Valentin Gomez Farias wastewater treatment plant in Sinaloa, Mexico serves 942 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 172.80 m³/day and is located near the coast.

The Valentin Gomez Farias wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Valentín Gómez Farías, within the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. This facility serves a small population of 942 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban community. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, which influences its environmental considerations. The plant operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). Its designed capacity is 241.92 m³/day, and it currently treats 172.80 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. As a Mexican facility, it is subject to federal water quality standards that set discharge limits for pollutants to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain to the Pacific Ocean. The coastal location means the plant's discharge can affect nearby estuaries and marine ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect aquatic life in this ecologically sensitive region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Pacific Ocean near the Gulf of California. This coastal region supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The proximity to the coast means that treated effluent must meet strict standards to avoid eutrophication and protect sensitive habitats like mangroves and estuaries.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Valentín Gómez Farías, a town in the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico.

The plant serves a population of 942 residents, typical of a small agglomeration in rural Mexico.

The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow to the Pacific Ocean, near the Gulf of California.

The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations for communities of this size.

The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.