Overview
Coalatilla wastewater treatment plant serves Augusto Gómez Villanueva in Colima, Mexico, with secondary treatment for a population of 552. It has a designed capacity of 129.60 m³/day and discharges 86.40 m³/day.
Coalatilla is a wastewater treatment plant located in Augusto Gómez Villanueva, within the municipality of Armería, Colima, Mexico. The plant provides secondary treatment and serves a small population of 552 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure. The plant has a designed capacity of 129.60 m³/day and currently discharges 86.40 m³/day. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the basic treatment requirements for organic matter removal. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain towards the Pacific Ocean. The region's hydrology includes the Armería River basin, which supports agricultural activities and coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Colima state, within the Armería River basin. The receiving water body ultimately drains to the Pacific Ocean, supporting coastal lagoons and mangrove ecosystems. The region's tropical climate and agricultural land use make effective wastewater treatment important for preventing nutrient enrichment and protecting downstream aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The Coalatilla plant is located in Augusto Gómez Villanueva, a locality in the municipality of Armería, Colima, Mexico. Its address is Calle Licenciado Antonio Salazar, Augusto Gómez Villanueva, Armería, Colima.
The plant serves a population of 552 residents, making it a small-scale facility focused on local community wastewater management.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Armería River basin, which eventually flows to the Pacific Ocean. The discharge volume is 86.40 m³/day.
Coalatilla provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for small communities under Mexican regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. For small plants like Coalatilla, secondary treatment is generally sufficient to meet these standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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