Overview
Chunapampa N1 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 210 people in Huánuco, Peru. It discharges 17.28 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
Chunapampa N1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located near the airport in Huánuco, Peru. It serves a small population of 210 residents in the Ayajamana area, operating as part of the city's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. In Peru, wastewater treatment regulations under the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation set effluent standards for BOD, TSS, and other parameters. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment meets typical requirements for discharge into inland waters. The treated effluent from Chunapampa N1 flows into the Huallaga River basin, which drains into the Marañón River and eventually the Amazon River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream communities and ecosystems in the Peruvian Amazon.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Huallaga River watershed, a tributary of the Marañón River that flows into the Amazon. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting a variety of fish species and riparian habitats. The Amazon basin is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, and even small treatment plants play a role in protecting water quality downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Chunapampa N1 is located on the road to the airport in Ayajamana, Huánuco, Peru.
The plant serves approximately 210 residents in the Huánuco area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Huallaga River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small communities in Peru.
Peru's Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation sets effluent standards for BOD, TSS, and pH. Secondary treatment plants like Chunapampa N1 typically meet these standards for inland discharge.
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