Overview
Almoloya wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Almoloya, Hidalgo, Mexico, with secondary treatment. It discharges 285.12 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, operating under Mexico's national water regulations.
The Almoloya wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Almoloya, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 3,012 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. As a secondary treatment facility, Almoloya employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,036.80 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average of 285.12 cubic meters daily, indicating operational capacity well below its design limit. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and must comply with official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharge quality. The treated effluent from Almoloya is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality in the region, supporting both environmental health and community water resources.
Environmental context
Almoloya lies within the Pánuco River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies and protecting the ecological integrity of the Gulf coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The Almoloya wastewater treatment plant is located on Calle Fresno in the town of Almoloya, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico.
The Almoloya plant serves a population of approximately 3,012 residents in the town of Almoloya and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids before the treated water is discharged.
The treated effluent from Almoloya is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and must comply with the official standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in treated wastewater discharges.
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