Overview
ITM is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, serving a population of 913. It discharges 86.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ITM is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. The plant serves a small population of 913 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is typical for smaller communities in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 604.80 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 86.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into national waters, ensuring compliance with basic pollutant removal standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of the Colorado River basin and the Gulf of California ecosystem. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in the arid region of Mexicali, where water resources are critical for agriculture and urban use.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Mexicali, within the Colorado River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The arid climate makes water reuse and treatment essential for sustaining local ecosystems and agricultural activities.
Frequently asked questions
ITM is located in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, on Calle Guillermo Prieto.
ITM serves a population of 913 residents in the Mexicali area.
ITM discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, likely into the Colorado River basin, which flows to the Gulf of California.
ITM provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for discharges into national waters.
ITM operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets maximum pollutant limits for wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is mandatory for plants of this scale to protect water quality.
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