Overview
Chilla wastewater treatment plant serves Juliaca, Peru, a city in the Puno region. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of approximately 125,793.
Chilla is a wastewater treatment plant located in Juliaca, within the San Román province of the Puno region, Peru. The facility serves a population of around 125,793, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Peruvian regulations. Plants of this scale in Peru are typically expected to provide at least secondary treatment under national water quality standards. The designed capacity of 1. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into Lake Titicaca, a high-altitude lake of significant ecological importance. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for local communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The Chilla plant is situated in the high-altitude Altiplano region, where water resources drain into the Lake Titicaca basin. Lake Titicaca is a vital freshwater ecosystem supporting endemic fish species and migratory birds. The plant's discharge must meet Peruvian standards to protect this sensitive environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The Chilla plant is located in Juliaca, in the San Román province of the Puno region, Peru.
The plant serves approximately 125,793 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that flow into Lake Titicaca, a high-altitude lake in the Altiplano region.
The plant operates under Peruvian national water quality standards, which require adequate treatment for large agglomerations to protect water resources.
Plants of this scale in Peru are typically expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet environmental standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like Lake Titicaca.
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