Overview
Vista Marina wastewater treatment plant in Puerto Nuevo, Baja California, Mexico, serves 1,825 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 172.80 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Pacific coast.
Vista Marina is a wastewater treatment plant located in Puerto Nuevo, within the municipality of Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 1,825 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for small coastal communities in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 518.40 m³/day and currently discharges 172.80 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a Mexican facility, it operates under the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards for wastewater discharge, which set limits on pollutants based on receiving water body type. The treated effluent is discharged into the Pacific Ocean, as the plant is located within 10 km of the coast. This coastal discharge requires compliance with strict environmental regulations to protect marine ecosystems, including the nearby Rosarito Beach area and the broader California Current ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Nuevo, part of the Baja California coastline. This region supports diverse marine life, including kelp forests and migratory species. The coastal waters are influenced by the California Current, which brings nutrient-rich waters and sustains a productive ecosystem. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
Vista Marina is located in Puerto Nuevo, within the municipality of Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico. Its address is Calle Arpon, Puerto Nuevo, 22740.
The plant serves a population of 1,825 people, typical of a small coastal community in Baja California.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, as it is located within 10 km of the coast. The discharge volume is 172.80 m³/day.
Vista Marina provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small agglomerations in Mexico under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants based on the receiving water body (coastal waters).
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