Overview
Colonia Bayardo Nuevo Caxitlan is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Colonia Bayardo, Colima, Mexico, serving approximately 7,941 people with a discharge volume of 751.68 units.
Colonia Bayardo Nuevo Caxitlan is a wastewater treatment plant located in Colonia Bayardo, within the municipality of Tecomán, Colima, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,941 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater before discharge into water bodies. With a designed capacity of 1,036.80 units and a current discharge volume of 751.68 units, the plant operates below its full capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Armería River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Armería River basin, which flows through Colima state and empties into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and estuarine habitats that are important for migratory birds and local fisheries. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, safeguarding water quality in the river and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida México, Colonia Bayardo, in the municipality of Tecomán, Colima, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 7,941 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater standards.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulation NOM-001-SEMARNAT for municipal wastewater before discharge.
Mexican plants of this scale operate under NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharged into national waters.
The treated effluent flows into the Armería River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean, supporting local agriculture and coastal ecosystems.
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