Overview
Yecora wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Yécora in Sonora, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 3,019.
The Yecora wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Yécora, within the municipality of Cajeme, in the state of Sonora, Mexico. It serves a population of around 3,019 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard level of treatment required for communities of this size under Mexican environmental regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT). The plant has a designed capacity of 198.72 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 381.02 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates at above its nominal capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California via the Yaqui River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream ecosystems, including coastal fisheries and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yaqui River basin, which flows through Sonora and empties into the Gulf of California. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to seasonal water availability and agricultural demands. Proper wastewater treatment helps protect downstream habitats and water quality in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
The Yecora wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Yécora, in the municipality of Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 3,019 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for communities of this size under Mexican regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typically required for municipal wastewater to protect receiving water bodies.
The treated effluent flows into the Yaqui River basin, which eventually drains into the Gulf of California, supporting downstream ecosystems.
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