Overview
Senderos del Pedregal is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in El Pedregal, Hidalgo, Mexico, serving about 7,449 people. It has a designed capacity of 8,640 m³/day and discharges 864 m³/day.
Senderos del Pedregal is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Pedregal, a locality in the municipality of Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,449 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Mexican wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge. With a designed capacity of 8,640 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 864 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tula River basin. The Tula River flows through the Mezquital Valley and is part of the larger Pánuco River system, which reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tula River basin, a tributary of the Pánuco River system that flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mezquital Valley is an important agricultural region that relies on treated wastewater for irrigation, making proper treatment essential for soil and crop safety. Downstream ecosystems include diverse aquatic habitats that support fish and migratory bird species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Calle Vicente Guerrero in El Pedregal, a locality in the municipality of Atotonilco de Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 7,449 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Mexican wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tula River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Mexican regulation NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 for municipal wastewater to protect water quality.
The plant has a designed capacity of 8,640 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 864 m³/day, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity.
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