Overview
Real de Castilla is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico, serving a population of 4,564. It discharges 432.00 units of treated wastewater daily.
Real de Castilla is a wastewater treatment plant located in Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico. It serves a population of 4,564 and operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is typical for smaller agglomerations in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,184.00 units and currently treats 432.00 units of wastewater daily. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is required for discharges into national waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tula River, a tributary of the Moctezuma River, which flows into the Pánuco River and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish and bird species, and is used for irrigation and drinking water downstream. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Real de Castilla is located in Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico, at Calle 16 de Enero, Col. Loma Bonita.
The plant serves a population of 4,564 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Tula River, which flows into the Moctezuma and Pánuco rivers, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Real de Castilla provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulations for discharges into national waters.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
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