Overview
Coalcoman wastewater treatment plant serves Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacán, Mexico. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 11,179 people.
The Coalcoman wastewater treatment plant is located in Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, a city in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The facility serves a population of around 11,179 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the region. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework, which includes the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards for wastewater discharge. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Balsas River basin. The surrounding environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.
Environmental context
The Coalcoman plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems. The region's climate and terrain influence the hydrological dynamics of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Coalcoman plant is located in Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacán, Mexico, at Calle Salazar.
The plant serves approximately 11,179 people in the Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Balsas River basin that flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set effluent quality standards for wastewater discharges.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, ensuring protection of receiving water bodies.
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