Overview
Coloso wastewater treatment plant serves Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 39,468. Located near the Pacific coast, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater in the region.
Coloso is a wastewater treatment plant located in Acapulco, within the state of Guerrero, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 39,468 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the coastal city of Acapulco, a major tourist destination on the Pacific coast. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which are enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, especially in sensitive coastal areas. The designed capacity is 1.00, though the unit is unspecified, indicating a relatively small facility. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that flow into the Pacific Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. Acapulco's coastal ecosystem includes bays and estuaries that support diverse marine life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and public health. The plant contributes to the overall sanitation infrastructure of the Acapulco metropolitan area.
Environmental context
Coloso plant is located in Acapulco, Guerrero, on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Its treated wastewater likely discharges into local streams or directly into Acapulco Bay, which is part of the larger Pacific Ocean basin. The bay supports a variety of marine species and is an important economic and ecological resource for tourism and fisheries. Protecting this coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical, and the plant's operations help mitigate impacts on the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Coloso is located in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, specifically on Calle Orizaba in the Progreso neighborhood.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into Acapulco Bay and ultimately the Pacific Ocean, though specific discharge details are not publicly available.
Coloso helps protect the water quality of local streams and Acapulco Bay, which are part of the Pacific coastal watershed.
Coloso operates under Mexico's federal water law, enforced by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater. Plants serving over 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations like Coloso, secondary treatment is standard to meet Mexican official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for BOD and TSS removal before discharge.
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