Overview
La Loma wastewater treatment plant in Colima, Mexico, serves 365 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 34.56 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 129.60 m³/day.
La Loma wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of La Loma, within the municipality of Minatitlán, Colima, Mexico. This small-scale facility serves a population of 365 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or semi-urban community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 129.60 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 34.56 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Armería River basin. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. Proper wastewater treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Armería River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Colima. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater and coastal species, including migratory birds and fish. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activities make effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining ecological balance in the river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
La Loma WWTP is located in the town of La Loma, municipality of Minatitlán, in the state of Colima, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 365 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
La Loma WWTP provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment is the minimum required for most urban areas.
The plant discharges an average of 34.56 m³ per day, with a designed capacity of 129.60 m³ per day.
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