In Xel-Ha, 25,355 gallons are recycled daily for irrigation
Posted by: dvillacis in ArticlesAn average 25,355 gallons of water a day are reused for the watering of vegetation in Xel-Ha, after efficient treatment with automated aerobic systems. This is an important part of the Environmental Management System that controls the operation of this 200-plus acre natural reserve, declared Ricardo Saenz, Sustainable Development manager for one of Mexico’s thirteen Natural Wonders.
When questioned about how he applies the sustainable administration in Xel-Ha, during the World Environment Day context, Ricardo Saenz explained how, regarding the recycling of waste waters, the company has established a system of three septic tanks since 1995, which was upgraded to 5 water-treating plants in 2000, with automated aerobic systems that constantly maintain quality standards for these treated waters, within the norms currently in use. (more…)
