Overview
El Satelite wastewater treatment plant serves Perené in Junín, Peru. It treats wastewater from approximately 42,000 people, supporting public health and environmental protection in the Chanchamayo region.
El Satelite is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Perené, within the Chanchamayo province of the Junín region in Peru. The facility serves a population of approximately 42,000, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the Peruvian context. Its location in the central jungle region of Peru places it in a biodiverse area with significant ecological importance. As a Peruvian wastewater treatment plant, El Satelite operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, which sets standards for effluent quality and treatment performance. For a plant serving around 42,000 people, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet environmental standards. The plant's discharge is managed to comply with Peruvian environmental regulations, which aim to protect water resources and public health. The treated effluent from El Satelite is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Perené River, a tributary of the Amazon River system. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities downstream. The plant plays a crucial role in preventing untreated sewage from entering these sensitive ecosystems, thereby reducing pollution and safeguarding the ecological health of the Amazon basin.
Environmental context
El Satelite discharges into local streams that feed the Perené River, which joins the Tambo River to form the Ucayali River, a major Amazon tributary. This watershed supports rich biodiversity, including fish species and riparian forests. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in an ecologically sensitive region where untreated wastewater could harm aquatic habitats and local communities.
Frequently asked questions
El Satelite is located in the town of Perené, in the Chanchamayo province of the Junín region, Peru. Its address is Satelite, Perené, Chanchamayo, Junín, Perú.
El Satelite serves approximately 42,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Peru.
The treated effluent from El Satelite is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Perené River, part of the Amazon River system.
El Satelite helps protect the Perené River and its tributaries, which are part of the larger Amazon basin, by treating wastewater before discharge.
El Satelite operates under Peru's national sanitation regulations, which require treatment plants to meet effluent quality standards set by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation to protect water resources.
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