Emisor Oriente Tunnel, Mexico City

#384 among attractions in Mexico City

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The Emisor Oriente Tunnel, also known as the Tunel Emisor Oriente, Eastern Discharge Tunnel, Eastern Wastewater Tunnel, and East Issuing Tunnel, is a wastewater treatment tunnel in Mexico City, Mexico. At 62,500 m, it is the seventh longest tunnel in the world. It was constructed between 2008 and 2019 using a tunnel boring machine. Serving a population of 20 million, it runs from Mexico City to the Atotonilco Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hidalgo state. It runs at a maximum depth of 200 meters below ground level and has a discharge capacity of 150 m³/s. This tunnel will help prevent flooding and serves as an alternate exit for the Emisor Central, another drainage tunnel. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°30'12"N, 99°4'39"W

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Gustavo A Madero (San Felipe de Jesus)Mexico City Mexico

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Emisor Oriente Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tepito.

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Museum
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Universities and schools
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