Overview
Chiautzingo wastewater treatment plant serves San Lorenzo Chiautzingo, Puebla, Mexico, with a population of 18,255. The facility operates under Mexican water quality regulations for inland discharge.
The Chiautzingo wastewater treatment plant is located in San Lorenzo Chiautzingo, Puebla, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 18,255 residents. This medium-sized agglomeration is situated in the central highlands of Mexico, an area characterized by volcanic terrain and seasonal rainfall patterns. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the national water quality standards (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas, NOMs) that set discharge limits for organic matter, solids, and pathogens. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows through the Puebla basin, eventually contributing to the Balsas River system or the Gulf of Mexico drainage. The surrounding region supports agricultural activities and small-scale industry, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Puebla basin, which drain toward the Balsas River and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides irrigation water for nearby agricultural communities. Maintaining effluent quality is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle Independencia in San Lorenzo Chiautzingo, Chiautzingo, Puebla, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 18,255 residents in the San Lorenzo Chiautzingo area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Puebla basin, which eventually drain toward the Balsas River and the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexican federal water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect receiving waters.
For agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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