Overview
Zinacamitlán wastewater treatment plant in Colima, Mexico, serves 913 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 86.40 cubic meters daily, operating under Mexican water quality regulations.
The Zinacamitlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Zinacamitlán (Los Chicos), within the municipality of Ixtlahuacán, Colima, Mexico. It serves a small population of 913 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in Mexico. It has a designed capacity of 86.40 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), secondary treatment is required to meet effluent quality standards for discharge into water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain toward the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the health of coastal ecosystems. The plant helps protect downstream water quality in the Colima region, supporting aquatic life and reducing pollution in the broader watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow through the Colima coastal plain and eventually reach the Pacific Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats, including estuaries and mangrove areas that are ecologically sensitive. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect marine biodiversity along the Mexican Pacific coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zinacamitlán (Los Chicos), in the municipality of Ixtlahuacán, Colima, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 913 residents, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain toward the Pacific Ocean, following secondary treatment standards.
The plant operates under Mexican standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets effluent quality limits for discharge into water bodies.
For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard, as required by Mexican regulations to protect water quality.
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