Overview
Los Reyes Iztacala wastewater treatment plant serves Tlalnepantla, Estado de México, Mexico, with a designed capacity of 1. 00 volume unit. The plant supports a population of approximately 65,716.
Los Reyes Iztacala is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tlalnepantla, within the Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a population of about 65,716 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant's designed capacity is 1. In Mexico, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set standards for effluent quality. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's compliance with these standards ensures protection of local water resources. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River system. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse species and are important for regional water supply. Proper treatment at Los Reyes Iztacala helps mitigate pollution impacts on downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Pánuco River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading and contaminants. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to maintain water quality and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Los Reyes Iztacala is located in Tlalnepantla, Estado de México, Mexico, near the border with Mexico City.
The plant serves approximately 65,716 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Pánuco River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet NOM standards, reducing biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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