Huitexcalco Colonia Wastewater Treatment Plant, Huitexcalco de Morelos, Hidalgo

Huitexcalco Colonia is a wastewater treatment plant located in Huitexcalco de Morelos, within the municipality of Chilcuautla, Hidalgo, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,105 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 302.40 cubic meters per day and a similar discharge volume, the plant is sized to handle the community's wastewater flow. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into national waters, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Tula River basin and the broader Pánuco River system, which eventually drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operation helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the Tula River basin, part of the larger Pánuco River watershed that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and water supply. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining ecological balance.