Overview
El Indio vieja is a wastewater treatment plant serving Castilla, Piura, Peru. It serves a population of approximately 41,931 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
El Indio vieja is a wastewater treatment plant located in Castilla, Piura, Peru. It serves a population of approximately 41,931, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of Peru's national wastewater management framework. Peru's wastewater treatment regulations are governed by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, with oversight from the Superintendencia Nacional de Servicios de Saneamiento (SUNASS). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet environmental standards. The plant discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Piura River basin. The Piura region is characterized by a dry tropical climate, and the river supports agricultural activities and local ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Piura River basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. The region experiences seasonal rainfall and supports irrigated agriculture, making water quality management critical. Downstream ecosystems include estuarine habitats near the river mouth, which are important for local fisheries and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in these sensitive environments.
Frequently asked questions
El Indio vieja is located in Castilla, Piura, Peru. It serves the local population as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 41,931 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under typical regulatory frameworks.
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Piura River basin, which flows to the Pacific Ocean.
Peruvian wastewater treatment plants operate under national standards set by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation and regulated by SUNASS. Plants of this scale are generally required to meet secondary treatment standards.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate disinfection or nutrient removal depending on local environmental sensitivity.
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