Texcalyacac Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Mateo Texcalyacac, Estado de México

The Texcalyacac wastewater treatment plant is located in San Mateo Texcalyacac, within the Estado de México region of Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 9,273 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996) for municipal wastewater before discharge. The design capacity is 1,468.80 volume units, with a reported discharge volume of 877.82 volume units, indicating operational activity. The facility is part of Mexico's national wastewater infrastructure managed by local water authorities. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect the ecological health of the Lerma-Chapala basin.

The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing critical water resources for surrounding communities. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this important hydrological system.