Overview
Chuquibamba wastewater treatment plant in Arequipa, Peru provides secondary treatment for a small community of 1,983 people, discharging 518.40 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
The Chuquibamba wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Chuquibamba in the Arequipa region of southern Peru. This facility provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,983, making it a small-scale municipal plant in a rural highland setting. The plant discharges approximately 518.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily into the local environment. As a secondary treatment facility, Chuquibamba meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Peru, which aligns with general international norms for small communities. Peruvian regulations, under the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, mandate treatment to protect public health and water resources. The plant's scale and treatment level are appropriate for its population size. The treated effluent from Chuquibamba ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Ocoña River basin, which flows through the arid coastal region of southern Peru. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive due to limited water resources, and the plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in this dry environment.
Environmental context
Chuquibamba lies in the Ocoña River watershed, which drains the western slopes of the Andes into the Pacific Ocean. The region is characterized by arid conditions and limited surface water, making the protection of local streams critical for agriculture and biodiversity. The treated effluent contributes to base flow in downstream watercourses, supporting aquatic life and human uses in a water-scarce environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of Chuquibamba, in the Condesuyos province of the Arequipa region, southern Peru. Its address is Atitirca, Chuquibamba.
The plant serves a population of 1,983 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility for the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which ultimately flows into the Ocoña River basin and then to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Peru to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Peru's Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation sets treatment standards for municipal plants. For small communities like Chuquibamba, secondary treatment is typical to protect water resources and public health.
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