Tamala Wastewater Treatment Plant, Aquiles Serdán (Tamala), Colima, Mexico

Tamala wastewater treatment plant is located in Aquiles Serdán (Tamala), a locality in the municipality of Ixtlahuacán, Colima, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 913 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage municipal wastewater in this rural area. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 129.60 m³/day and currently discharges 86.40 m³/day, indicating it is not at full capacity. As a Mexican facility, it falls under national water quality regulations administered by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua), which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater treatment plants. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely contributing to the hydrological network that drains towards the Pacific Ocean. The region's watershed supports agricultural activities and local ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality.

The plant's discharge enters the local drainage system within the Colima region, which ultimately flows into the Pacific Ocean. The area is part of a watershed that supports agricultural irrigation and seasonal streams. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and pathogens, protecting downstream aquatic life and preventing eutrophication in coastal waters.