Overview
Batan Grande wastewater treatment plant serves Tambo Real in Lambayeque, Peru, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 5,030. The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations.
Batan Grande is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tambo Real, within the Pítipo district of Ferreñafe province, Lambayeque region, Peru. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,030 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant in a rural or peri-urban setting. Peruvian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, with oversight from the National Superintendence of Sanitation Services (SUNASS). The plant discharges into local watercourses that drain towards the Pacific Ocean via the Chancay-Lambayeque River system. The region's semi-arid climate means treated wastewater reuse for agriculture is a common practice, supporting local farming communities and reducing pressure on freshwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters tributaries of the Chancay-Lambayeque River, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. This watershed supports irrigated agriculture in the Lambayeque Valley, a key agricultural region for rice and sugarcane. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems, including coastal wetlands that provide habitat for migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
Batan Grande is located in Tambo Real, Pítipo district, Ferreñafe province, Lambayeque region, Peru.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,030 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Chancay-Lambayeque River system, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations enforced by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation and SUNASS, which set discharge standards for small agglomerations.
For small agglomerations in Peru, common treatment technologies include stabilization ponds, septic tanks, or constructed wetlands, which are cost-effective for rural areas.
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