Overview
Tlatelolco wastewater treatment plant serves 11,044 people in Ciudad de México, Mexico. It operates under Mexico's national water regulations for urban wastewater management.
Tlatelolco is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Ciudad de México, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 11,044 residents in the Tlatelolco area, a historic neighborhood in the heart of the capital. The plant is part of the city's extensive wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a small-scale municipal facility, Tlatelolco is subject to Mexico's federal water quality standards (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant contributes to the overall sanitation network of one of the world's largest metropolitan areas. The treated effluent from Tlatelolco ultimately flows into the Valley of Mexico drainage system, which channels wastewater through the Grand Canal and deep drainage tunnels to the Tula River basin. This system prevents flooding in the Mexico City basin and directs water northward, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico via the Pánuco River. The plant plays a role in protecting local water bodies and public health in a densely urbanized environment.
Environmental context
Tlatelolco's treated wastewater enters the Valley of Mexico drainage network, which discharges into the Tula River, a tributary of the Moctezuma River, and ultimately the Pánuco River flowing to the Gulf of Mexico. This system is critical for flood control and water quality in the Mexico City metropolitan area. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The Tlatelolco plant is located in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Ciudad de México, Mexico, at Calle Soto in the Los Ángeles neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 11,044 residents in the Tlatelolco area of central Mexico City.
Treated effluent from Tlatelolco enters the Valley of Mexico drainage system, which channels water through canals and tunnels to the Tula River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal standard NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants in wastewater. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment.
For small agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is standard to meet NOM-001-SEMARNAT requirements. This usually involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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