Overview
Termoelectrica Valle de Mexico is a wastewater treatment plant in Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de México, Mexico, serving a population of approximately 456,363. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations.
Termoelectrica Valle de Mexico is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ecatepec de Morelos, within the Estado de México region of Mexico. The plant serves a large population of around 456,363 people, making it a significant facility for the area's municipal wastewater management. As a large-scale treatment plant, it is expected to comply with Mexico's federal water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) which set discharge limits for pollutants. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet regulatory requirements. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Valley of Mexico basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Valley of Mexico, a high-altitude basin that drains through the Tula and Moctezuma rivers into the Pánuco River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically important, supporting a variety of aquatic species and providing water resources for surrounding communities. The region faces challenges from urbanization and industrial activity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida Insurgentes, Ejidal Emiliano Zapata, Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de México, Mexico.
The plant serves approximately 456,363 people, classifying it as a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies within the Valley of Mexico basin, which drains into the Pánuco River system and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT), which set maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges.
Large agglomerations in Mexico are generally required to implement secondary or advanced treatment to meet NOM-001 standards, often including biological processes and disinfection.
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