Overview
Tlalpizahuac wastewater treatment plant serves the Ixtapaluca community in Estado de México, Mexico. It handles wastewater from approximately 16,885 residents as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
Tlalpizahuac is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ixtapaluca, Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 16,885 people, addressing the sanitation needs of this urban community within the greater Mexico City metropolitan area. As a Mexican wastewater facility, Tlalpizahuac operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) and the Ley de Aguas Nacionales. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, ensuring compliance with environmental norms. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Lake Texcoco system or the Pánuco River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for surrounding communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
Tlalpizahuac lies within the Valley of Mexico, an endorheic basin historically draining to Lake Texcoco. Today, the region's wastewater flows through a complex network of canals and tunnels, eventually reaching the Tula River and the Pánuco River basin, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed faces challenges from urban runoff and industrial discharges, making effective treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Tlalpizahuac plant is located at Calle 16 de Septiembre in Ixtapaluca, Estado de México, Mexico, within the greater Mexico City metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 16,885 residents in the Ixtapaluca area, making it a medium-sized facility for the region.
Treated wastewater from the plant is likely discharged into local drainage channels that feed into the Tula River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River.
The plant operates under Mexico's Ley de Aguas Nacionales and is regulated by CONAGUA, which sets discharge standards and permit requirements for municipal wastewater treatment.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, in line with Mexican official standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT).
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