Overview
Club de Golf Chiluca I is a wastewater treatment plant in Ciudad López Mateos, Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 11,893 and operates under Mexican wastewater regulations.
Club de Golf Chiluca I is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ciudad López Mateos, within the municipality of Atizapán de Zaragoza, Estado de México, Mexico. The plant serves a population of about 11,893, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the national water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 and subsequent updates) which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River system. This river basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operation contributes to protecting downstream water quality and public health in the densely populated Mexico City metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network, which is part of the Pánuco River basin. This river system eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico, supporting estuarine and coastal ecosystems. The watershed faces pressures from urbanization and industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and aquatic habitat.
Frequently asked questions
Club de Golf Chiluca I is located on Avenida Miguel Hidalgo in Ciudad López Mateos, within the municipality of Atizapán de Zaragoza, Estado de México, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 11,893 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which flows into the Pánuco River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexican federal regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges to national waters.
For agglomerations of this size, Mexican regulations generally require secondary treatment to meet discharge standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or aerated lagoons.
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