Overview
San Lorenzo Toxico Ixthlahuaca is a wastewater treatment plant in Ixtlahuaca, Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a population of 13,892 and operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
San Lorenzo Toxico Ixthlahuaca is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ixtlahuaca, Estado de México, Mexico. The facility serves a population of 13,892, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration within the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a Mexican plant, it operates under the Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, to meet regulatory requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Lerma River basin, a critical water source for central Mexico. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, supporting agriculture, fisheries, and biodiversity in the region. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and human consumption. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management crucial for maintaining ecological balance and preventing eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ixtlahuaca, Estado de México, Mexico, at coordinates 19.492000, -99.771000.
The plant serves a population of 13,892 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Lerma River basin, eventually reaching Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs), which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
Plants of this scale in Mexico typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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