Overview
El Cortijo wastewater treatment plant serves Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru, with a population of over 210,000. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
El Cortijo is a wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Trujillo in the La Libertad region of Peru. With a population served of 211,752, it is a large-scale facility critical to the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which require appropriate treatment for large urban agglomerations. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet environmental standards. The designed capacity of 1.00 indicates the plant's intended throughput. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage channels or the Moche River basin. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
El Cortijo's treated wastewater ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean, either directly or through the Moche River drainage basin. The coastal waters off Trujillo support a productive marine ecosystem, including fish stocks and seabird populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination that could harm marine life and public health along this heavily populated coastline.
Frequently asked questions
El Cortijo is located in Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru, near the Pacific coast.
El Cortijo serves approximately 211,752 people in the Trujillo metropolitan area.
The treated wastewater likely discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage or the Moche River basin, given its coastal proximity.
El Cortijo operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which set standards for treatment and discharge to protect water quality and public health.
Large plants in Peru typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet regulatory requirements and minimize environmental impact on receiving waters.
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