Overview
Casma Nueva wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 24,720 people in Casma, Ancash, Peru. It operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, discharging into the local watershed.
Casma Nueva is a wastewater treatment plant located in Casma, Ancash, Peru, along the Panamericana Norte highway. It serves a population of about 24,720, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Casma area. The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which require appropriate treatment for municipal discharges. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet environmental standards. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a moderate-scale facility. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Casma River or nearby watercourses. The region's arid coastal climate and proximity to ecologically sensitive marine environments underscore the importance of effective wastewater management to protect downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Casma River basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. The downstream environment includes coastal waters that support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could affect these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Casma Nueva is located in Casma, Ancash, Peru, along the Panamericana Norte highway in the Tabón area.
The plant serves approximately 24,720 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely the Casma River basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which set standards for treatment and discharge to protect water quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in Peru, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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