Overview
Alto Laran wastewater treatment plant serves Huampullo Alto in Ica, Peru. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 40,460.
Alto Laran is a wastewater treatment plant located in Huampullo Alto, within the Alto Laran district of Chincha Province, Ica Region, Peru. The plant serves a population of approximately 40,460 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Peruvian wastewater infrastructure. Peruvian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards, including the General Environmental Law and sector-specific regulations from the Superintendencia Nacional de Servicios de Saneamiento (SUNASS). For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via local watercourses in the Ica region. The area is part of the arid coastal desert of southern Peru, where water resources are scarce and wastewater treatment plays a critical role in protecting downstream ecosystems and supporting agricultural reuse.
Environmental context
The Alto Laran plant discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Pacific Ocean. The Ica region is characterized by a desert climate with limited rainfall, making the receiving waters ecologically sensitive. Downstream environments support coastal marine life and are important for local fisheries and agriculture that rely on treated wastewater for irrigation.
Frequently asked questions
The Alto Laran plant is located at Avenida San Valentin, Fundo Cuartilla, Huampullo Alto, in the Alto Laran district of Chincha Province, Ica Region, Peru.
The plant serves approximately 40,460 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Peruvian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the region's water resources.
The plant operates under Peru's national environmental regulations, including oversight by SUNASS and compliance with effluent standards for medium-sized communities.
For medium agglomerations in Peru, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge, in line with national water quality standards.
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