Overview
Totolinga wastewater treatment plant serves Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México, Mexico, with a population of 16,429. The plant operates under Mexico's national wastewater regulations.
Totolinga is a wastewater treatment plant located in Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 16,429 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the Mexico City metropolitan area. As a Mexican wastewater treatment plant, Totolinga operates under the federal water pollution control regulations administered by CONAGUA (Comisión Nacional del Agua). These regulations require treatment standards based on the receiving water body and population served. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet discharge norms. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Panuco River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this important hydrological region.
Environmental context
The Totolinga plant discharges into the Panuco River basin, which flows through central Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is used for irrigation and municipal water supply. The plant's location in the densely populated Mexico City metropolitan area means its effluent quality directly affects downstream communities and ecosystems, making effective treatment critical for regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Totolinga plant is located at Calle Primera De Paraná, Las Américas, San Bartolo Naucalpan, Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of approximately 16,429 people in the Naucalpan de Juárez area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Panuco River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The specific discharge point is managed under Mexican water regulations.
The plant operates under Mexico's federal water law, enforced by CONAGUA. This framework sets discharge standards based on the receiving water body and treatment requirements for municipal plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Mexico, secondary treatment is commonly required to meet national discharge standards, especially when discharging into sensitive watersheds like the Panuco basin.
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