Overview
Calpulalpan wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,000 people in Tlaxcala, Mexico. The facility operates under Mexico's national water regulations for municipal wastewater management.
The Calpulalpan wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala, Mexico, serving a population of about 13,006. As a municipal facility in central Mexico, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from this urban area. Under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards, treatment plants serving populations of this scale are required to meet specific discharge limits. The plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to comply with national regulations for municipal wastewater. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Panuco River basin. Its operation is critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and preventing untreated wastewater from affecting regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Panuco River basin. This basin drains into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for communities downstream. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management particularly important for maintaining ecological balance and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida General Ignacio Zaragoza in Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala, Mexico, with coordinates 19.588 N, 98.569 W.
The plant serves approximately 13,006 people in the city of Calpulalpan and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Panuco River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
For a population of this size, Mexican regulations typically require at least secondary treatment to meet national discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
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