Los Asmoles Wastewater Treatment Plant, Colima, Mexico

Los Asmoles wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Colima, Colima, Mexico, serving the local community of Los Asmoles. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,717, with a designed capacity of 86.40 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 190.08 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, Los Asmoles meets the standard treatment requirements for municipal wastewater in Mexico, where the national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant's operation is part of Mexico's broader efforts to protect water quality and public health. The treated effluent from Los Asmoles is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Pacific Ocean via the Armeria River basin. The region's hydrology supports agricultural activities and diverse ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecological balance.

Los Asmoles is located in the Armeria River basin in Colima, Mexico, with treated effluent flowing into the river system and eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports agricultural irrigation and coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries that provide critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects these sensitive environments.