Overview
Villa Juárez wastewater treatment plant serves Licenciado Benito Juárez in Sinaloa, Mexico, with a population of 26,615. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Pacific watershed.
Villa Juárez wastewater treatment plant is located in Licenciado Benito Juárez, a town in the municipality of Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 26,615, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Mexican wastewater regulations. Mexican wastewater treatment plants of this scale are regulated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants serving populations over 10,000 typically require secondary treatment to meet national standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean via local waterways in the Sinaloa coastal plain. The region supports agricultural activities and estuarine habitats, making proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Sinaloa coastal plain, with discharge likely flowing into the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) via local rivers or drainage channels. This region supports diverse marine life, including shrimp fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Narciso Mendoza in Licenciado Benito Juárez, Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 26,615 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow toward the Pacific Ocean, likely reaching the Gulf of California.
The plant operates under Mexican regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-100,000 people), Mexican standards generally mandate secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards for BOD and TSS.
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