Overview
Unidad Habitacional La Pilita is a secondary treatment plant in Metepec, Estado de México, serving 1,825 people. It discharges 172.80 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
Unidad Habitacional La Pilita is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Metepec, Estado de México, Mexico. The facility serves a population of 1,825 residents and operates at a designed capacity of 259.20 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 172.80 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater. This level of treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids, reducing pollution loads before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Lerma River basin, a critical water source for central Mexico. The Lerma River flows into Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, supporting agriculture, fisheries, and biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lerma River basin, which flows into Lake Chapala, a vital freshwater ecosystem. The Lerma River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and drinking water for millions. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution is essential to prevent eutrophication in Lake Chapala.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 116 Avenida Estado de México, Metepec, Estado de México, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 1,825 residents in the Metepec area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Lerma River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Mexican regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under NOM-001-SEMARNAT, which sets discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving communities of this size.
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