Overview
Amecameca wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Amecameca in Estado de México, Mexico. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 17,114 people.
The Amecameca wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Amecameca, within the Estado de México region of central Mexico. The facility serves a population of around 17,114 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this community situated near the foothills of the Popocatépetl volcano. Under Mexican wastewater regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates), treatment plants serving populations of this scale are required to meet specific discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. Typical plants in this region employ secondary treatment systems such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to comply with national norms. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological systems. The Balsas River flows southwestward to the Pacific Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. Proper treatment at Amecameca helps protect these water resources from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed into the Balsas River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and provides irrigation water for agricultural areas in the region. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Amecameca, a town in the Estado de México region of central Mexico, near the Popocatépetl volcano.
The plant serves approximately 17,114 people in the Amecameca area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Balsas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican federal regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants to protect water bodies.
Plants of this scale in Mexico typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, to meet national effluent standards.
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