Overview
Pachuca de Soto wastewater treatment plant serves Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, with a population of approximately 91,000. The plant operates under Mexican water quality regulations.
The Pachuca de Soto wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Pachuca, the capital of Hidalgo state, Mexico. It serves an estimated population of 91,273, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican treatment facility, the plant is subject to the country's federal water pollution control standards, including NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Pánuco River basin. This basin drains into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pánuco River basin, which flows through central Mexico before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's operations help mitigate pollution impacts on downstream ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pachuca, the capital city of Hidalgo state, Mexico, in the central region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 91,273 people, making it a medium-sized municipal treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Pánuco River basin that flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexican federal standards, primarily NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
For medium agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal discharge standards, often involving biological processes.
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