Overview
Jacala wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Jacala in Hidalgo, Mexico. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 3,651 and discharges 345.60 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
The Jacala wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Jacala, within the municipality of Jacala de Ledezma in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. This facility serves a population of approximately 3,651 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this inland community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 777.60 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 345.60 cubic meters, indicating it is operating well below its capacity. The treated effluent from the Jacala plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Pánuco River basin, one of Mexico's major hydrological systems. This river flows eastward to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agricultural and industrial uses downstream.
Environmental context
The Jacala plant discharges into the Pánuco River basin, which flows through the Sierra Madre Oriental and empties into the Gulf of Mexico near Tampico. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is an important water source for communities and agriculture in the region. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Jacala wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Jacala, in the municipality of Jacala de Ledezma, Hidalgo, Mexico. The full address is Prolongación Pino Suárez, Jacala, Jacala de Ledezma, Hidalgo.
The Jacala plant serves a population of approximately 3,651 residents in the town of Jacala and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater from the Jacala plant is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The Jacala plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater. This treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids.
The Jacala plant operates under Mexican environmental regulations, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for pollutants into national waters. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
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