Overview
Armería wastewater treatment plant serves Ciudad de Armería in Colima, Mexico, with a population of approximately 28,222. Located within 50 km of the Pacific coast, it operates under Mexican water regulations.
The Armería wastewater treatment plant is located in Ciudad de Armería, Colima, Mexico, serving a population of about 28,222 residents. As a municipal facility in a coastal state, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from this urban area. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, which influences its environmental considerations. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, including the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge standards for wastewater. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet environmental norms, especially given the proximity to coastal waters. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Pacific Ocean, affecting the coastal ecosystem. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect marine habitats and public health along the Colima coast.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean via local rivers and streams in the Armería region. The coastal watershed supports mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that are critical for fish spawning and migratory birds. Maintaining water quality is vital to prevent eutrophication and protect the biodiversity of the adjacent marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ciudad de Armería, in the municipality of Armería, Colima, Mexico, at Calle Ejido, with coordinates 18.934 N, -103.964 W.
The plant serves approximately 28,222 people in the Ciudad de Armería area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Pacific Ocean, following Mexican discharge standards.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set effluent quality standards for wastewater discharges into national waters.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican standards, especially for plants near coastal areas to protect marine ecosystems.
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