Overview
El Salitral wastewater treatment plant in Salitral, Piura, Peru, provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 7,935. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting sanitation in the region.
El Salitral is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Salitral, within the Piura region of northwestern Peru. The facility serves a population of about 7,935 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this community. As a secondary treatment plant, it processes wastewater to reduce organic matter and pollutants before discharge. The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which align with general standards for municipal wastewater treatment. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typical and meets the required level of treatment to protect public health and the environment. The plant discharges an average of 654.05 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent from El Salitral flows into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean. The Piura region is characterized by a dry tropical climate, and water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas, supporting both human use and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed into the Piura River basin, which flows westward to the Pacific Ocean. The region's coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fisheries important for local communities. Effective secondary treatment reduces the risk of nutrient pollution and pathogen contamination, protecting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
El Salitral is located in the town of Salitral, in the Sullana province of the Piura region in northwestern Peru. The full address is Miraflores, Salitral, Sullana, Piura, Peru.
The plant serves approximately 7,935 residents in the Salitral area, providing secondary wastewater treatment for this community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Piura River basin and then to the Pacific Ocean. The discharge volume averages 654.05 cubic meters per day.
El Salitral provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment is standard for communities of this size in Peru.
Peru's wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards, including the General Environmental Law and sector-specific norms. Secondary treatment is required for municipal wastewater to protect water quality and public health.
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