Overview
Tecomán wastewater treatment plant serves 148,294 people in Tecomán, Colima, Mexico. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit.
The Tecomán wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the city of Tecomán in the state of Colima, Mexico. With a population served of 148,294, it is a large agglomeration under Mexican water management standards. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and its operations are critical for protecting coastal water quality. As a large-scale plant in Mexico, Tecomán is expected to comply with national wastewater discharge standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), which set limits on pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and pathogens. The designed capacity of 1. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean, likely via local rivers or drainage systems that flow into the coastal waters of Colima. This region supports diverse marine and coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries that are sensitive to nutrient loading and contaminants. Proper treatment at Tecomán helps mitigate impacts on these environments and supports the health of downstream fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The Tecomán plant discharges into the Pacific coastal watershed of Colima, where runoff and treated effluent flow through local arroyos and rivers to the ocean. The receiving waters support ecologically sensitive coastal habitats, including mangrove forests and estuarine zones that provide nursery grounds for fish and migratory bird species. Nutrient and pathogen control at the plant is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The Tecomán wastewater treatment plant is located at Calle Niños Héroes, Tecomán, Colima, 28734, Mexico, serving the city of Tecomán and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local drainage systems that flow toward the Pacific Ocean, likely via arroyos or rivers in the Colima coastal region.
The plant helps protect the water quality of local streams and rivers that drain into the Pacific Ocean near Tecomán, supporting downstream coastal ecosystems.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for pollutants. As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, it is subject to stricter monitoring and treatment requirements to protect water resources.
For a plant of this scale in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required, often including biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, to meet national discharge standards for organic matter and solids.
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