Overview
Cofradía de Juárez wastewater treatment plant in Colima, Mexico, serves 2,738 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 259.20 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 604.80 m³/day.
The Cofradía de Juárez wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Cofradía de Juárez, within the municipality of Armería, Colima, Mexico. It serves a population of 2,738 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are part of the local sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 604.80 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 259.20 m³/day, the plant operates at approximately 43% of its capacity. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), secondary treatment is required for municipal wastewater to meet discharge standards for receiving water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Armería River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality in the region, supporting both agricultural and ecological uses of water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Armería River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall influence water flow and treatment demands. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Juárez in Cofradía de Juárez, within the municipality of Armería, Colima, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 2,738 residents in the town of Cofradía de Juárez and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment is required to meet these standards and protect receiving water bodies.
For small communities like Cofradía de Juárez (under 10,000 people), secondary treatment is common. Plants are often designed with capacity for future growth and must comply with federal discharge standards to protect local water resources.
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