Overview
Cuevin El Indio nueva is a wastewater treatment plant serving Castilla, Piura, Peru. It handles a population of 125,793 and is located inland, discharging into local water bodies.
Cuevin El Indio nueva is a wastewater treatment plant located in Castilla, within the Piura region of Peru. The facility serves a population of approximately 125,793, placing it in the category of a large agglomeration under typical regulatory frameworks. Its inland location away from the coast influences its discharge and environmental management strategies. The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which align with international standards for secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure to handle the wastewater from the surrounding urban area. The treated effluent from Cuevin El Indio nueva is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Pacific Ocean via the Piura River basin. This watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential to prevent pollution and protect downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a critical role in maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piura River basin, which flows through the arid coastal region of northern Peru before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports irrigated agriculture and provides habitat for native fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could impact both local communities and the marine environment downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Cuevin El Indio nueva is located in Castilla, within the Piura region of Peru, approximately 5.231 degrees south latitude and 80.598 degrees west longitude.
The plant serves a population of 125,793, classifying it as a large agglomeration under typical wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies within the Piura River basin, which ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for large agglomerations to protect water quality and public health.
For agglomerations of this size, Peruvian regulations typically mandate secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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