Overview
La Central wastewater treatment plant serves 1,095 people in Colima, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 103.68 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Pacific coast.
La Central is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in La Central, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico. It serves a small population of 1,095 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, less than 10 km from the ocean. The plant has a designed capacity of 345.60 m³/day and currently discharges 103.68 m³/day of treated wastewater. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges to coastal waters, and the plant meets this standard. The facility is part of Mexico's national wastewater infrastructure managed by CONAGUA. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows to the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the coastal ecosystem. The region's tropical climate and proximity to the ocean make proper treatment essential for protecting marine water quality and coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean via local streams and arroyos in the Manzanillo area. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and migratory species. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and pathogen risks, protecting nearshore ecosystems and recreational beaches.
Frequently asked questions
La Central is located in La Central, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico, near the Pacific coast.
The plant serves a population of 1,095 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater likely into local watercourses that flow to the Pacific Ocean.
La Central provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Mexican regulations for discharges to coastal waters.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges to national waters.
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