Overview
San Martin Jajalpa II is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ocoyoacac, Estado de Mexico, Mexico, serving 2,738 people with a capacity of 259.20 cubic meters per day.
San Martin Jajalpa II is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ocoyoacac, Estado de Mexico, Mexico. The plant serves a population of 2,738 and is part of the region's water infrastructure for the Mexico City metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 259.20 cubic meters per day, the plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards for wastewater discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Lerma River basin. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and drinking water. The region's high-altitude climate and proximity to urban areas require careful management to protect water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
San Martin Jajalpa II is located in Ocoyoacac, Estado de Mexico, Mexico, near the Mexico City metropolitan area.
The plant serves a population of 2,738 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water bodies.
The treated effluent discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake.
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