Overview
Chulucanas wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 49,642 people in Piura, Peru. The facility discharges into local water bodies within the Piura River basin.
The Chulucanas wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Chulucanas, in the Morropón province of the Piura region, Peru. Serving an estimated population of 49,642, the plant is a key component of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this inland urban center. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it falls under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which are aligned with the country's environmental quality standards for water bodies. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory requirements for effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local streams that feed into the Piura River, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. The Piura River basin supports agricultural activities and provides water for communities downstream. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The Chulucanas plant discharges into the Piura River watershed, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. The Piura River is a vital water source for irrigation and domestic use in the region. The downstream environment includes agricultural lands and natural habitats that depend on adequate water quality. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and pathogen contamination, supporting both human and ecological health in this semi-arid coastal basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Chulucanas wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Chulucanas, in the Morropón province of the Piura region, Peru.
The plant serves an estimated population of 49,642 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Piura River basin, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which set effluent quality standards to protect water bodies. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Peru, secondary treatment is commonly employed, often using technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens.
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