Overview
Cuauhtemoc wastewater treatment plant serves 3,503 people in Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and operates under Mexican water quality regulations.
The Cuauhtemoc wastewater treatment plant is located in Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 3,503 residents. The facility is situated in the municipality of Cuauhtémoc, within the state of Colima, and is part of the local municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a small-scale treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater for this community. The plant operates under Mexico's national water quality standards, which are enforced by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). For small agglomerations like Cuauhtémoc, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 volume units indicates its scale relative to the population served. The treated effluent from the Cuauhtemoc plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Armería River basin. The region's hydrology supports agricultural activities and local ecosystems. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this coastal state.
Environmental context
The Cuauhtemoc plant discharges into the Armería River basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. The receiving waters are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and contamination that could impact coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Cuauhtemoc plant is located in Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico, at Presidencia Municipal de Cuauhtémoc, Calle Benito Juárez.
The plant serves approximately 3,503 people in the municipality of Cuauhtémoc.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Armería River basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's national water quality standards enforced by CONAGUA, which require appropriate treatment for small communities.
For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Mexican discharge standards, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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