Overview
Minatitlán wastewater treatment plant serves 5,811 people in Minatitlán, Colima, Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
The Minatitlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Minatitlán, Colima, Mexico, serving a population of 5,811 residents. It is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and plays a role in managing municipal wastewater for this small agglomeration. As a Mexican facility, it operates under the framework of the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to standards set by CONAGUA (National Water Commission), which mandate treatment for municipal discharges to protect water quality. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain towards the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the region's hydrological network. The plant's location in Colima, a state with diverse ecosystems including coastal lagoons and rivers, underscores the importance of proper wastewater management to safeguard downstream environments and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Armería River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean near the coastal lagoon system of Cuyutlán. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could affect the lagoon's ecological balance and downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Corregidora, Minatitlán, Colima, 28750, Mexico, serving the local municipality.
The plant serves a population of 5,811 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Armería River, which flows to the Pacific Ocean near the Cuyutlán lagoon system.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is regulated by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is commonly required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, in line with official Mexican standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT).
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