Overview
Zothé wastewater treatment plant in Hidalgo, Mexico, serves 3,651 people with secondary treatment and a capacity of 345.60 m³/day.
The Zothé wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Zothé, within the municipality of Huichapan, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. It serves a population of approximately 3,651 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Mexican regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT) for municipal wastewater before discharge. Its designed capacity is 345.60 m³/day, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating full utilization. Treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Moctezuma River, part of the Pánuco River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a local tributary of the Moctezuma River, which flows through the semi-arid highlands of Hidalgo. The Moctezuma River joins the Pánuco River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed provides critical water resources for irrigation and sustains riparian ecosystems in a region with seasonal rainfall.
Frequently asked questions
The Zothé wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Zothé, in the municipality of Huichapan, Hidalgo, Mexico.
The plant serves a population of 3,651 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT standard, which sets maximum permissible limits for pollutants in wastewater discharges into national waters.
The plant protects local water quality in the Moctezuma River basin, which drains into the Pánuco River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water users.
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