Overview
Chilpina wastewater treatment plant serves Socabaya in Arequipa, Peru, handling a population of approximately 136,000. It operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations.
Chilpina is a wastewater treatment plant located in Socabaya, within the Arequipa region of Peru. It serves a population of about 136,276, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Peruvian wastewater management standards. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the Socabaya area. As a large-scale facility, Chilpina is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as per Peruvian regulations, which align with international guidelines for wastewater treatment. The plant's design and operational details are not publicly available, but facilities of this size typically employ biological treatment processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from Chilpina likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Quilca or Chili River system. The Arequipa region is characterized by arid to semi-arid climate, making water resources scarce and the protection of receiving water bodies critical for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Chili River, which flows through Arequipa and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The region's water resources are vital for agriculture and human consumption, and the river supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this water-stressed area.
Frequently asked questions
Chilpina is located in Socabaya, a district in the Arequipa region of southern Peru. Its address is in the Castilla area of San Martin de Socabaya.
The plant serves approximately 136,276 people, making it a large-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the Chili River system, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean.
Peruvian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation and the National Water Authority. Large plants like Chilpina must comply with maximum permissible limits for effluents.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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