Overview
Campo Amor wastewater treatment plant serves Zarumilla, Tumbes, Peru. It is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
Campo Amor is a wastewater treatment plant serving the community of Zarumilla in the Tumbes region of northern Peru. The plant is situated near the border with Ecuador and lies within 50 km of the Pacific Ocean, making it part of the coastal drainage system. It serves a population of approximately 14,676 people. As a Peruvian facility, Campo Amor operates under the national regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which includes standards set by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent from Campo Amor likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Pacific Ocean. The Tumbes region features mangrove ecosystems and estuaries that are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream coastal waters.
Environmental context
Campo Amor is located in the Tumbes region, part of the Pacific coastal watershed. The nearest major river is the Zarumilla River, which forms the border with Ecuador and flows into the Gulf of Guayaquil, an estuary of the Pacific Ocean. This area supports mangrove forests and diverse marine life, making it ecologically sensitive to pollution. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the region's biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Campo Amor wastewater treatment plant is located in the Campo Amor area, Zarumilla, Tumbes, Peru, near the border with Ecuador.
Campo Amor serves approximately 14,676 people in the Zarumilla area.
The treated effluent from Campo Amor likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Zarumilla River and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean via the Gulf of Guayaquil.
Campo Amor operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which require treatment standards to protect public health and the environment. Plants serving populations over 10,000 typically need secondary treatment.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Campo Amor, secondary treatment is standard in Peru, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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