Overview
Ahuehuetitla wastewater treatment plant in Tulancingo de Bravo, Hidalgo, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a population of 3,651. It discharges 345.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Ahuehuetitla wastewater treatment plant is located in the community of Ahuehuetitla, within the municipality of Tulancingo de Bravo, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,651 people and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal wastewater in Mexico. Under Mexico's national water law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and regulations from CONAGUA, plants of this scale are required to meet effluent standards for secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 345.60 cubic meters per day and discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Pánuco River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream water quality in the Gulf coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Pánuco River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological systems. The Pánuco River flows into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting estuarine habitats and fisheries. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic biodiversity in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Alcanfores in the Ahuehuetitla community, within the municipality of Tulancingo de Bravo, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,651 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory standards for effluent discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and CONAGUA regulations, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
The plant discharges approximately 345.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day, which matches its designed capacity, indicating full operational utilization.
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