Aguas Verdes Wastewater Treatment Plant - Tumbes, Peru

Aguas Verdes wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Aguas Verdes, in the Zarumilla province of the Tumbes region in northern Peru. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,676 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated near the border with Ecuador, close to the Pacific coast. In Peru, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards, including the General Environmental Law and sector-specific regulations for water and sanitation. Plants serving populations of this scale are typically expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local water bodies that drain toward the Pacific Ocean. The region's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect these coastal ecosystems and public health.

The plant is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast, in the Tumbes region near the Zarumilla River basin. The area's watershed drains into the Pacific Ocean, supporting coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and estuaries that are vital for fish and bird species. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and pathogens from reaching these sensitive marine environments.