Velo de Novia Wastewater Treatment Plant, Valle de Bravo, Estado de México

Velo de Novia is a wastewater treatment plant located in Valle de Bravo, Estado de México, Mexico. It serves a small community of 4,564 people, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant is situated in a mountainous region near the shore of Lake Valle de Bravo, a popular recreational area. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 432.00 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an equal volume, indicating full utilization. Under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996), secondary treatment is standard for discharges into water bodies used for recreational or agricultural purposes. The plant's treatment process ensures compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into Lake Valle de Bravo. This lake is a key water source for the region and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the lake's water quality, which is vital for both ecological health and human activities such as fishing and tourism.

The plant discharges into the watershed of Lake Valle de Bravo, a high-altitude reservoir in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. The lake is part of the Balsas River basin and ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. It supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it an ecologically sensitive area. The plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protect the lake's water quality.