Forming part of the Valley of Mexico Water Treatment Consortium (ATVM) and will operate the Atotonilco Wastewater Treatment Plant for 22 years The plant will treat the wastewater of a population of 10,500,000 equivalent inhabitants of Mexico City The Atotonilco WWTP has a nominal average treatment capacity of 35m3 per second and a maximum treatment capacity of 50m3 per second including the final disposal of all solid waste and sludge generated The plant is also be equipped with a cogeneration system to take advantage of the biogas produced in the digester for maximum energy saving The plant was designed for a maximum flow rate of 50 m3 per second during the rainy season with its average flow rate of 42 m3 per second during the rainy season and for 35 m3 per second during the low flow season representing an average flow rate of 3,628,800 m3 per day and 3,024,000 m3 per day during each of the stated periods It can treat wastewater from a population equivalent to 12,600,000 of Mexico City's inhabitants The plant was designed with two treatment lines in order to be able to treat water during both the low flow and rainy seasons It has a physico-chemical treatment line for treating an average flow rate of 14.4 m3 per second during the rainy season and a conventional biological treatment line for treating an average flow rate of 27.6 m3 per second These improvement initiatives have been called "Value Engineering" which pursue the social benefit of the surrounding population I accept Information on data protection In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on Data Protection and with other Data Protection regulations in force you are hereby informed that your personal data shall be processed by Acciona whose identification data are as follows: Tax ID No (NIF): A08001851; Address: Avenida de la Gran Vía de Hortaleza No.: +34 91 663 28 50; email: protecciondedatos@acciona.com Your data shall be processed in order to send you information through the subscription to our Newsletter through electronic means activities and news pertinent to our activity sectors The consent given by the data subject by indicating that they have read and accept this data protection information comprises the lawfulness of processing the subscription Request cannot be satisfied We may also process your satisfaction or preferences Data shall be stored until the elimination is requested we may give access to your data to service providers (such as technology service providers) who assist us in fulfilling this purpose may be located outside of the European Economic Area in territories that do not offer a level of data protection that is comparable to that of the European Union we transfer User data with appropriate safeguards and always ensuring the security of the same The data subject can exercise their rights of access to or rectification and/or the restriction of or objection to the processing of such data by writing the Department of Data Protection located at Avenida de la Gran Vía de Hortaleza 28033 (Madrid) or by sending the form available in the link: FORM If we consider it necessary in order to be able to identify you, we may ask you for a copy of an identity document. 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Companies processing the waste argue they manage it responsibly a former attorney for the US Environmental Protection Agency warned that many companies choose to export hazardous waste to places with fewer regulations to minimize costs US laws require companies to manage hazardous waste from creation to disposal Cross-border treaties allow waste to be exported as long as the receiving country agrees to manage it safely yet the US has no authority to regulate these facilities once the waste leaves the country the company processed around 7,000 tons of toxic solvents and chemical mixtures claiming in its advertisements to distill the waste into clean solvents or burn it for energy recovery selling the residue to cement kilns as fuel Temarry's plant near the California border in Tecate and reports of environmental violations and worker safety concerns have emerged Environmentalists fear the lack of oversight in Mexico exacerbates the risks As the US tightens regulations on lead emissions inside its own borders US Environmental Protection Agency data shows nearly 4 million tons of discarded lead batteries were exported between 2018 and 2022—primarily to Mexico The lead is processed in secondary smelters and refabricated into new batteries some of which are reimported into the US and sold to consumers While recycling has become a major source of lead for car batteries environmental and trade groups warn that workers in countries like Mexico are exposed to dangerous levels of lead and they do not receive the same protections from lead exposure as those in the US 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region. 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects Analysis, reports, news and interviews about your industry in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Veda Kilaru Our favorite places for a meal in the neighborhood she’s poring over her meticulously maintained restaurant spreadsheet for fun 2023 at 11:06 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Joliet Central High School campus was placed on a brief lockdown as a precautionary measure Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English announced IL — Joliet police announced that 18-year-old Amarion Newell three 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old were all arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of the Taquerias Atotonilco restaurant in the 500 block of Cass Street None of the businesses appeared to be hit by any gunfire Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said the following events happened around 3:30 p.m Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Locals walk through the bustling town center of San Miguel de Allende Significant history and lively modern culture make the high desert town of San Miguel de Allende a fun yet sophisticated destination the Jardín Botanicó showcases the botanical diversity of Guanajuato's high desert ecosystem as well as an impressive collection of succulents from Mexico Stroll 10 kilometers of cactus-lined paths and enjoy the view of the wild canyon below The botanical garden is part of a larger nature preserve and the organizers host educational events Due to the architectural and historical significance of the carefully preserved central neighborhood, the town itself is a UNESCO site as is the nearby Jesuit sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco an unparalleled example of Mexican baroque architecture and interior décor UNESCO added San Miguel de Allende and Atotonilco to the list in 2008 noting that both sites were significant in the country's movement for Independence from Spain and that the art and architecture of Atotonilco displays the melding of Spanish Housed in the former Convento de la Concepción, the Bellas Artes has been the cultural center of San Miguel since its founding in 1939 The state-run institution offers affordable classes in art If you don't have time to enroll in a workshop or take in a show stop by for an espresso and the extraordinary Siquieros mural that depicts scenes from the life of revolutionary and native son Ignacio Allende La Gruta and La Escondida hot springs are both within 15 minutes of town The parklike grounds encompass swimming pools visitors can swim through tunnels to an artificial cave with a hot waterfall that delivers a perfect shoulder massage head to the outskirts of town for the Tuesday tianguis a giant flea market where you can buy everything from regional spices to used clothing to fleece blankets emblazoned with the Virgin of Guadalupe which serve mouth-watering traditional fare With its pink spires and turrets, La ParoquÍa de San Miguel Arcángel looks straight out of a fairytale the façade is the work of Zeferino Gutiérrez a 19th-century stonemason who supposedly learned his trade by studying postcards of French cathedrals Today the towering neo-gothic church is the centerpiece of town celebrations and souvenirs are ubiquitous San Miguel's nightlife doesn't get hopping until after 11 p.m. and night owls enjoy cocktails beneath the stars from the many rooftop bars and soda) and live flamenco guitar at Mama Mía's a storied institution a few blocks west of the jardín or grab a Victoria (the local beer of choice) and rub shoulders with locals at Manolo's a cozy bar decorated in old school Mexican ephemera and dichos (popular sayings) People-watching at the town plaza, known locally as El Jardín, is a time-honored tradition. You'll find the wrought iron benches crowded with gossiping expats and school kids as local families promenade in their Sunday best, strolling vendors hawk balloon animals, and sunburned painters attempt to capture the glory of the famous paroquía. With the lush beauty of a tropical forest and the serenity of a formal old-world garden, Parque Juarez, also known as the French Park, is a gem. Like El Jardín, the park is a popular spot with locals, and its meandering paths offer great people watching, as well as shady benches and stately fountains. the childhood home of town namesake Ignacio Allende the stately mansion is set up to show visitors a vision of upper crust life in 19th-century San Miguel You'll find the wrought iron benches crowded with gossiping expats and school kids as local families promenade in their Sunday best and sunburned painters attempt to capture the glory of the famous paroquía."},"type":"p","style":{}},{"id":"html18","cntnt":{"mrkup":"A Day in the Park"},"type":"h2","style":{}},{"id":"html19","cntnt":{"mrkup":"With the lush beauty of a tropical forest and the serenity of a formal old-world garden and its meandering paths offer great people watching Following ‘exceptional international growth’ in 2020 Cazcabel Tequila is planning to build a new distillery in Jalisco The new facility will be situated in Atotonilco El Alto in Jalisco and will have the capacity to welcome visitors tour groups and offer both brand and category education The new Cazcabel distillery will help the Tequila brand meet its growth ambitions and satisfy continued consumer demand The Vazquez family will oversee the new distillery The family has grown and harvested agave for four generations said: “We are proud to continue Don Cazcabel’s legacy of Tequila innovation high-quality standards and plans to take his wares worldwide whilst supporting our local economy with employment and tourism.” The Cazcabel Tequila range comprises five expressions: Blanco, Reposado, Honey, Coffee and Coconut Cazcabel aspires to become one of the top three premium pouring Tequilas in the Asia Pacific and Europe and the biggest flavoured Tequila brand globally by 2023 The Tequila brand has remained active during the pandemic and secured new distribution partners in markets such as Australia Cazcabel plans to enter additional markets in the next 12 months Earlier this month, we revealed the world’s biggest-selling Tequila brands of 2020 We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information XLinkedInEmailLinkGiftFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Ted GenowaysJuly 31, 2018 at 5:00 AM EDTCorrected September 11, 2018 at 2:13 PM EDTBookmarkSaveThis article is part of the August 6, 2018 issue of businessweek.Chevron RightOne day in 1989 then the master distiller at Tequila Siete Leguas was leaving the company’s twin factories in Atotonilco el Alto when a man wearing sunglasses and a half-unbuttoned shirt called out to him in the highlands of the western Mexican state of Jalisco Siete Leguas sits on a hilltop side street so untrafficked that the gate of its brickwork facade is often left open It was unexpected to hear anyone speaking English there barrel-chested American dressed all in black The man asked Alcaraz if he knew the distillery’s owner the man introduced himself as Martin Crowley and started explaining what he was doing there who’s partial to a pompadour and black leather jackets couldn’t help but be intrigued—there’s not a lot of excitement in Atotonilco Chinaco was as popular as it was tough to find—it was such a hot commodity border bandits had hijacked a shipment crossing into Texas.