Overview
San Pedro Techuchulco is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Techuchulco de Allende, Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a population of 4,418 and has a designed capacity of 1,555.20 volume units.
San Pedro Techuchulco is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Techuchulco de Allende, within the municipality of Joquicingo, Estado de México, Mexico. The plant serves a small community of approximately 4,418 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater in a semi-rural setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,555.20 volume units and a current discharge volume of 418.18, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Lerma River basin, a critical water system in central Mexico. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and human consumption. Proper treatment at plants like San Pedro Techuchulco helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Lerma River, which flows into Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. The Lerma-Chapala basin is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and migratory birds. Effective secondary treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Techuchulco de Allende, within the municipality of Joquicingo, Estado de México, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,418 residents, typical of a small community in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Lerma River basin, eventually reaching Lake Chapala.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required by Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these requirements.
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