Overview
Tenango del Valle wastewater treatment plant serves Tenango de Arista, Estado de México, Mexico. It provides municipal wastewater treatment for a population of approximately 35,222.
The Tenango del Valle wastewater treatment plant is located in Tenango de Arista, within the Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a population of around 35,222 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the region. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. Under Mexican regulations, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet national discharge standards. The plant operates within the framework of Mexico's Federal Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is subject to oversight by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). Treatment processes for plants of this size often include biological treatment stages such as activated sludge or lagoons. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. The Lerma-Chapala basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human consumption. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which feeds into the Lerma River basin. The Lerma River flows westward into Lake Chapala, a critical freshwater resource and an important habitat for migratory birds and endemic fish species. The watershed supports agricultural irrigation and municipal water supplies for millions of people. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm the lake's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tenango de Arista, within the municipality of Tenango del Valle, Estado de México, Mexico. Its address is Calle Licenciado Benito Juárez, Centro, El Festival, Tenango de Arista.
The plant serves approximately 35,222 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Mexican wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Lerma River basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Chapala.
The plant operates under Mexico's Federal Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales) and is regulated by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), which sets discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
Plants of this scale in Mexico are typically required to provide secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or biological lagoons, to meet national water quality standards before discharge.
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