Overview
El Pedregal wastewater treatment plant serves Majes, Arequipa, Peru, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 17,078. It operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations.
El Pedregal is a wastewater treatment plant located in Majes, within the Caylloma province of the Arequipa region in Peru. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,078 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. Peru's wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards, which require appropriate treatment levels based on the receiving water body and population served. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards. It is part of the municipal infrastructure serving the Majes area. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via the Majes River and the Camaná River system. The surrounding region is arid, and the plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, supporting agricultural activities and downstream aquatic life.
Environmental context
El Pedregal plant is located in the Majes Valley, part of the Camaná River basin, which flows southwest to the Pacific Ocean. The region is arid, and the river supports irrigation for extensive agriculture. The plant's discharge contributes to maintaining water quality in this water-scarce environment, where downstream ecosystems depend on consistent flow and low pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
El Pedregal is located in Majes, Caylloma province, Arequipa region, Peru.
The plant serves a population of approximately 17,078 people.
Peru's wastewater treatment is regulated by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, requiring treatment to meet effluent standards for discharge into water bodies. Plants like El Pedregal must comply with these national norms.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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