Overview
Canalejas wastewater treatment plant in Jilotepec de Molina Enriquez, Estado de México, Mexico, provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,825. It discharges 172.80 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Canalejas is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jilotepec de Molina Enriquez, within the Estado de México region of Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,825 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect public health and the environment. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which typically involve biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 172.80 cubic meters per day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. The facility is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast, reducing direct marine discharge risks. Treated effluent from Canalejas is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River basin. The region's water resources support agricultural activities and local ecosystems. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and reservoirs, which are vital for both human use and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed into the Pánuco River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic pollution and protects downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and oxygen depletion.
Frequently asked questions
Canalejas is located in Jilotepec de Molina Enriquez, in the Estado de México region of Mexico. Its address is in the Privada Niños Héroes neighborhood.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,825 people, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated wastewater from Canalejas is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Pánuco River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
Canalejas provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Mexican regulatory standards for urban wastewater.
In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). Plants serving small populations like Canalejas are required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
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