Overview
C H Sierra Hermosa Planta No 3 is a wastewater treatment plant in Ojo de Agua, Estado de México, Mexico, serving approximately 22,590 people. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
C H Sierra Hermosa Planta No 3 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Ojo de Agua, within the municipality of Tecámac, Estado de México, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 22,590, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Mexico, it is subject to the country's federal water laws, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and standards such as NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Valley of Mexico basin, ultimately contributing to the Pánuco River system and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Valley of Mexico, a high-altitude basin with limited natural drainage. Treated wastewater likely flows into local streams and canals that feed the Pánuco River, which travels to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically sensitive due to urban runoff and industrial discharges, and the plant's operations help reduce pollution loads in this important water system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Soledad, Técamac, in Ojo de Agua, Tecámac, Estado de México, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 22,590 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Mexico.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Valley of Mexico basin, eventually reaching the Pánuco River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT standards, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal discharge standards, often involving biological processes.
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