Overview
Espinar wastewater treatment plant serves Puno, Peru, with a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and a population served of 41,931. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Lake Titicaca basin.
The Espinar wastewater treatment plant is located in the Cerro Colorado area of Puno, Peru, serving a population of approximately 41,931 people. Indicating its proximity to Lake Titicaca, a high-altitude lake shared with Bolivia. As a Peruvian wastewater facility, Espinar operates under the national regulatory framework overseen by the Superintendencia Nacional de Servicios de Saneamiento (SUNASS) and the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge into sensitive water bodies like Lake Titicaca. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Lake Titicaca basin, which is the largest lake in South America by volume and a critical freshwater resource. The lake supports unique aquatic biodiversity, including endemic fish species, and is an important water source for local communities and agriculture. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Environmental context
The Espinar plant discharges into the Lake Titicaca basin, which drains into the Desaguadero River and eventually into the Poopó Lake in Bolivia. Lake Titicaca is a high-altitude, oligotrophic lake with unique endemic species such as the Titicaca water frog and several native fish. The lake's ecological sensitivity requires stringent wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and preserve water quality for downstream ecosystems and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The Espinar wastewater treatment plant is located in the Cerro Colorado area of Laykakota, Puno, Peru, with the address Cerro Colorado, Laykakota, Puno, 05151, Perú.
The Espinar plant serves a population of approximately 41,931 people in the Puno region of Peru.
The treated wastewater from the Espinar plant is discharged into the Lake Titicaca basin, which is a high-altitude lake and a critical freshwater resource for the region.
The Espinar plant operates under Peru's national sanitation regulations, overseen by SUNASS and the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation. For plants serving around 42,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards.
In Peru, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of about 42,000 people are generally expected to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge into sensitive water bodies like Lake Titicaca.
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