Overview
Quma Paseos de La Pradera is a wastewater treatment plant serving 11,622 people in Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Quma Paseos de La Pradera is a wastewater treatment facility located in Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico. Serving a population of 11,622, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this growing community in central Mexico. And it operates under Mexico's federal water regulations, including the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and standards set by CONAGUA (National Water Commission). For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tula River, part of the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports agricultural and ecological systems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Hidalgo state, within the Pánuco River basin. Treated wastewater likely enters a tributary of the Tula River, which flows through agricultural areas before joining the Moctezuma River and eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and irrigation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Calle 16 de Enero, Col. Loma Bonita, Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 11,622 people in the Atotonilco de Tula area.
The plant operates under Mexico's National Water Law and CONAGUA standards, which require secondary treatment for communities of this size to protect water quality.
The plant likely discharges into a local tributary of the Tula River, part of the Pánuco River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
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