Overview
Caleta San Jose wastewater treatment plant serves San José, Lambayeque, Peru, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It is located within 50 km of the coast, serving a population of 7,715.
Caleta San Jose is a wastewater treatment plant located in San José, Lambayeque, Peru. It serves a population of 7,715 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and its operations are subject to Peruvian national water quality regulations. Under Peruvian law, wastewater treatment plants are required to meet discharge standards set by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge. The plant's capacity suggests it is designed for a small community, and its proximity to the coast may necessitate additional considerations for marine discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Pacific Ocean. The region's coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fisheries and ecosystems that depend on good water quality. Proper treatment is essential to protect these resources and public health in the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Lambayeque region of Peru, near the Pacific coast. Treated wastewater likely discharges into a local river or stream that drains into the Pacific Ocean. The coastal waters in this area support important marine ecosystems, including fish nurseries and migratory species. Maintaining low nutrient and pathogen levels in the discharge is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
Caleta San Jose is located in San José, Lambayeque, Peru, near the Pacific coast.
The plant serves a population of 7,715 people in the San José area.
The plant operates under Peruvian national wastewater discharge standards, which require treatment to protect water quality and public health.
For a plant of this size in Peru, secondary treatment is typical to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge, especially given coastal proximity.
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