Overview
Asia wastewater treatment plant in Rosario de Asia, Lima, Peru, serves 2,411 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 198.72 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local environment.
The Asia wastewater treatment plant is located in the Urbanización Alborada de Asia, in the district of Rosario de Asia, within the Cañete province of Lima, Peru. This facility serves a population of approximately 2,411 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage municipal wastewater from the community. As a secondary treatment plant, Asia employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for inland discharge. The plant operates under Peru's national water quality regulations, which align with general international practices for facilities of this scale. The treated effluent volume is reported at 198.72 cubic meters per day. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean via local drainage networks. The surrounding area is part of the coastal desert region of Peru, where water resources are scarce and sensitive to pollution. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and supports the health of the nearby marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that drain into the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Lima region. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including fish and seabirds, and is part of a broader ecosystem that relies on clean water. The arid climate makes the region's water bodies particularly vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The Asia WWTP is located in the Urbanización Alborada de Asia, in the district of Rosario de Asia, Cañete province, Lima region, Peru.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,411 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent at a volume of 198.72 cubic meters per day into local watercourses that eventually reach the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard regulatory requirements for inland discharge.
Peru's wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards that set discharge limits for pollutants. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typical to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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