Overview
Catacaos wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 83,862 people in Piura, Peru. The facility is located inland near the city of Catacaos and operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations.
The Catacaos wastewater treatment plant is located in the Piura region of Peru, serving the city of Catacaos with a population of around 83,862. The facility is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the coast, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this medium-sized agglomeration. As a plant serving a population of over 50,000, it falls under Peru's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment, which requires secondary treatment or equivalent for such agglomerations. The designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent from the Catacaos plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Piura River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The Catacaos plant discharges into the Piura River basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. This coastal watershed supports irrigated agriculture and seasonal wetlands. The downstream environment includes estuaries and mangrove ecosystems that are important for local fisheries and biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in these sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Catacaos wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Catacaos, Piura region, Peru, at coordinates 5.267°S, 80.682°W.
The plant serves approximately 83,862 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Peruvian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Piura River basin, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment or equivalent for agglomerations serving over 50,000 people.
For agglomerations of this size, Peruvian regulations mandate secondary treatment, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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